The Dirtbag Diaries

This is what adventure sounds like. Climb. Ski. Hike. Bike. Paddle. Run. Travel. Whatever your passion, we are all dirtbags. Fitz Cahall and the Duct Tape Then Beer team present stories about the dreamers, athletes and wanderers.

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Good, Good, Bad: Baja Cape Loop
Bryan Cole breaks down the rugged, but rewarding bikepacking loop around the southern tip of Baja.
33 min
27
Local: Alastair Humphreys
Alastair flips the idea of what it means to explore on its head.
34 min
28
The Shorts— In Focus
As the year comes to a close, two beautiful stories about stepping back, reflecting and moving forward.
27 min
29
Live From Duluth
Connor Ryan, Quinn Brett and Alan Sparhawk joined Fitz in front of a packed house in Duluth.
59 min
30
Bridging Oceans
Niki Choo and Jared Gentz embark on a thousand-mile canoe trip through the Canadian wilderness to connect the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean.
43 min
31
The Shorts— Holding On By Letting Go
“I didn’t expect to get to the top, let alone send. I merely wanted to push the limits of what I believed was capable for myself,” writes Shara Zaia. With climbing, Shara found a space to push herself as she strove to climb harder routes and created a community of friends. Yet, even while flourishing, one question continued to arise for Shara– did she belong?
16 min
32
Tales of Terror Vol. 15
Yep, get ready to be scared.
31 min
33
Endangered Spaces: Cochamó, Chile
How do you make the next Yosemite? You start by buying it.
53 min
34
Winter Vacation
Emily Ford set out in the frigid winter to thru-hike Wisconsin’s 1200 mile Ice Age Trail
33 min
35
Pattie Gonia: Naturally Iconic
Wyn Wiley, often known as Pattie Gonia, and Fitz go deep on the birth of Pattie, nature as a muse, creativity, and facing fear.
60 min
36
How To Make Your Vote Count
Graham Zimmerman knows how to make decisions under pressure and shares some tools to help make your decisions at the ballot box.
34 min
37
Mr Hodges
In the summer of 1975, public school teacher Mr. Hodges took 22 of his students on an unforgettable bike trip that would impact the rest of their lives.
37 min
38
Testing The Waters
On a month-long quest to canoe from Franklin, Tennessee, to the Gulf of Mexico, three best friends learn the value of testing themselves and relying on each other.
51 min
39
Meet Your Heroes
Jim Donini and Tad McCrea developed an unlikely friendship on an epic trip in the mountains of Patagonia.
42 min
40
The Shorts— Lookin' For Love
From the Australian outback to the Olympic Mountains to the Australian outback, RC Shaw and Scott Johnson share their hilarious and disastrous encounters with cupid.
27 min
41
The Underdog
For Alexandera Houchin, smashing records on her single speed mountain bike has been difficult– and healing.
50 min
42
The Shorts— Going The Distance
No matter the speed or destination, keep putting one foot in front of the other.
27 min
43
Heed The Call
Two people step outside their comfort zones to take action on the things that matter to them in the hopes of making their communities, and the world, a better place.
52 min
44
Outside/In: 'Til The Landslide Brings It Down
What happens when the growing threat of landslides collides with a housing crisis?
30 min
45
Beth Rodden: A Light Through The Cracks
Fitz chats with Beth about her new book, A Light Through the Cracks, and what it means to live a big life.
36 min
46
States of Adventure book Pre-order
Fitz and Becca have been working on adapting 30 episodes into essays and pairing them with incredible imagery.
10 min
47
Live From 5Point Vol. 10
John Francis, Renan Ozturk and Taylor Rees joined us for a live conservation at the 5Point Film Festival.
53 min
48
The Shorts— Everybody Loves Lyle
A weekend of surfing with buddies turns epic when everyone’s favorite pup, Lyle, goes missing.
16 min
49
Querencia (Español)
Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada se propone esquiar el pico más alto de México, con un reto especial: que sus papás la acompañarán en el campamento base.
43 min
50
Homecoming (English)
Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada sets out to ski the tallest mountain in Mexico with a twist: her parents would join her at basecamp.
40 min