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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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
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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
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Race Day
The magic of race day, from the perspective of a race director and race day volunteers.
35 min
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The Winter Rangers
Rob and Laura Pilewski recount tales from their thirteen snowy seasons as the Tuolumne Winter Rangers.
41 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DBD+ Preview: A Fine Line with Graham Zimmerman
Alpinist and labradoodle devotee Graham Zimmerman joined Fitz for a live Q&A.
7 min
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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
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Paso a Paso (Español)
El amor por el correr inspiró a Arlene Gonzalez a crear espacio y comunidad para las Latinas en el deporte.
34 min
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Tales of Terror Vol. 14
In our annual Tales of Terror episode, we’ve got dark caves, unsettling landscapes, and unexplainable figures in the night. Mua ha ha.
33 min
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The Shorts--Seeking Caribou
During a summer in the Arctic searching for caribou, Tim Irvin found a harsh landscape full of struggle– and immense beauty.
26 min
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Diaries+ Preview: Right Place, Right Time Rivalry
What region has the best season?
7 min
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Endangered Spaces--Castner Range
Gabaccia Moreno talks with some of the people who helped The Castner Range become a national monument.
32 min
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Diaries+ Preview: Yes To Never
A Campfire Chat about the silly things we've done and that we would never do again.
5 min
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The Shorts -- Walking Tall
Lance Garland and Eileen Hall embrace who they are at sea and on the trail.
25 min
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Mayor of Eldo
When Aubrey Runyon faced a big challenge of visiting her childhood home as an adult, she leaned on Eldorado Canyon for strength by way of a big goal– to reach 10,000 pitches in the park.
34 min
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Diaries+ Preview: Ask Me Anything
You ask, we answer with anecdotes, stories and advice.
1 min
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The Shorts -- Suddenly Solo
Laura Buchan heads out on a 1500-mile bikepacking trip along the West Coast after her partner bails last minute and learns that she has everything she needs within her.
13 min
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Diaries+ Preview: Will To Wild with Shelby Stanger
Shelby stopped by to talk about the leaps she's made in her own life and her motivations for writing her new book, Will to Wild.
9 min
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Endangered Spaces: Eastern Sierra
Emily Markstein uses a 200-mile bike tour to reconnect with the landscape of the Eastern Sierra before three potential gold mining projects begin.
39 min
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Diaries+Preview: Forbidden Ring
A wild hunt for a lost wedding ring and our first AMA.
8 min
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The Shorts—One Paddle At A Time
Jayme Vance’s packrafting honeymoon in Alaska marks a turning point as she welcomes her marriage and prepares to say goodbye to her father.
15 min