Yarns With Summit for Strength

It’s Good to Yarn

The Yarns Men host a Christchurch based, men only monthly meetup.

A chance to hear a good yarn, share some food and have a few yarns with other guys. No pressure. No expectations.

This month’s speaker: Brandon, Sam and Josh from Summit for Strength

Three average blokes took on a 70km ultra marathon on Everest.

Summit for Strength grew out of an outrageous idea after a couple of beers: take on a 70km ultra marathon on Everest, raise awareness and funds for Movember, and show that strength can look like opening up, checking in on a mate and asking for support when you need it.

Brandon, Sam and Josh will share how the idea turned into months of training, a 10-day trek to the start line and 70km at high altitude, along with the highs, lows, laughs and honest yarns along the way.

This will be a chance to hear what they learnt about being a good mate, resilience, showing up for each other and taking on something that probably sounded easier after a couple of beers.

A real yarn about mates, challenge, strength and showing up.

What’s in it for you:

• Hear how an outrageous idea turned into a 70km ultra marathon on Everest

• Hear the highs, lows and stories from the journey

• Learn what the experience taught Brandon, Sam and Josh about mateship, resilience and showing up

• Have relaxed one on one yarns with other men

• Leave with a reminder that opening up, checking in and asking for support are all signs of strength

What to expect

• Runs for around 1.5 hours

• Food & Drink included with the ticket

• The guest's story followed by simple guided yarns in pairs

• You choose how much you want to share

• Turn up as you are and head off when you’re ready

Ticket info

Tickets are $30 to cover food and a drink.

It starts with a story. It ends with a few good yarns.

The Way of The Yarns Men

1. Be a Good Bugger – Back your fellow Yarns Man, listen without judgment, treat everyone with respect.

2. Real Talk, No Bull – Honesty takes guts, and a good yarn goes both ways. Share your yarn and allow others to share theirs.

3. Give a Bit, Get a Bit – Share your wins, your struggles, and your time. You get back what you put in.

4. It Takes Guts to Be Real – Opening up isn’t weak, it’s brave. Dropping the mask makes for real connection.

5. Stay Curious, Keep an Open Mind – Every fella’s got a story. Ask questions, listen in, and share from your own experience. 
   
   

Disclaimer: The Yarns Men aren't therapists. We're men who care. Our role is to create space for genuine conversations and social connections. Think of our yarns as tips and advice from a mate, a place to explore new ways of engaging in conversations and building social connections. We do not provide clinical guidance. If you need help finding support, reach out to Matthew.