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.

Wilderness
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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
27
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
28
Meet Your Heroes
Jim Donini and Tad McCrea developed an unlikely friendship on an epic trip in the mountains of Patagonia.
42 min
29
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
30
The Underdog
For Alexandera Houchin, smashing records on her single speed mountain bike has been difficult– and healing.
50 min
31
The Shorts— Going The Distance
No matter the speed or destination, keep putting one foot in front of the other.
27 min
32
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
33
Outside/In: 'Til The Landslide Brings It Down
What happens when the growing threat of landslides collides with a housing crisis?
30 min
34
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
35
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
36
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
37
The Shorts— Everybody Loves Lyle
A weekend of surfing with buddies turns epic when everyone’s favorite pup, Lyle, goes missing.
16 min
38
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
39
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
40
The Only Way Out Is Through
Natalie Brechtel leads a month-long traverse to the South Pole and redefines what it means to trust herself and feel safe in one of the world’s harshest environments.
43 min
41
The Shorts-- Chasing A Vision
Brice Ruiz and Ashley Lose tackle uncertainty and demonstrate wild resilience in creating the lives they want to lead.
34 min
42
Race Day
The magic of race day, from the perspective of a race director and race day volunteers.
35 min
43
The Winter Rangers
Rob and Laura Pilewski recount tales from their thirteen snowy seasons as the Tuolumne Winter Rangers.
41 min
44
The Shorts-- The Wilderness Within
Julia Hoer and Josie McKee grapple with life-changing experiences and learn that everything they need is already within them.
32 min
45
The FIFTY
How did Cody Townsend decide to attempt to ski the 50 classic ski descents of North America, and more importantly, why?
49 min
46
Grand Traverse
In 1997, Pat O’Neill signed up for the very first Grand Traverse, a 40-mile ski race that connects two iconic Colorado mountain towns, 25 years later he reflects on how the race has shaped him.
39 min
47
The Shorts--The Myth of Stars
Lauren DeLaunay Miller fulfills a lifelong dream to see a shooting star and appreciate glittering lights in all their forms.
11 min
48
Right Place, Right Time Rivalry
Armed with facts, waxing poetic prose, and a touch of emotional heat, our staff goes toe to toe to determine which region has the best season.
52 min
49
DBD+ Preview: A Fine Line with Graham Zimmerman
Alpinist and labradoodle devotee Graham Zimmerman joined Fitz for a live Q&A.
7 min
50
Paso a Paso (English)
Arlene Gonzalez’s love for running inspired her to create a space for Latinas to find community in the outdoors.
32 min