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
Sports
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Diaries+ Preview: Bonk! Listener Edition
Stories from listeners who miscalculated just how many calories they needed to get through the day.
3 min
77
Take The Wheel
On a whirlwind 5000-mile roadtrip, Drew and Sarah create the life they want to live and forge a path for others who haven’t seen themselves represented in the outdoors.
25 min
78
Thin Green Line
Chandra Brown led a five day canoe trip down the Rio Grande confronting both physical and socio-political challenges.
53 min
79
Diaries+ Preview: Bonk!
A campfire conversation about the moments when we bonked.
11 min
80
The Shorts--In My Heart All Along
A backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada forces Andrew to come to terms with his identity, both within his church and in the outdoors.
13 min
81
Alpine Classroom
One adventure: two perspectives in the Waddington Range of British Columbia.
47 min
82
Diaries+ Preview: Beyond The Wall
How has being an adaptive athlete changed and evolved over the years?
7 min
83
The Confluence
Standing at the banks of the Rio Tunel in Argentine Patagonia, Kate and Ani realized that their relationship is changing.
41 min
84
The Shorts--Esker Calling
Kari Hedin's habitual lunchtime runs in the eskers of Minnesota proved vital to tackling life’s ebbs and flows.
12 min
85
Diaries+ Preview: More with Majka Burhardt
How many things can you balance being really good at in your life?
6 min
86
Mt. Doom Magic
29 min
87
The Elk
Kjell Redal decides to pick up bowhunting for elk with no prior experience or mentors. What could go wrong?
56 min
88
More Type II Fun
What if we invested more in the things that brought us joy?
12 min
89
The Shorts--Two Nudes and a Newb
Amanda Hayley’s hiking misadventure is saved with the help of two very interesting strangers.
20 min
90
Endangered Spaces--Colorado River
Mike and Jenny Fiebig took a five month trip to develop a deeper understanding of the issues and pressures that surround the Colorado River.
57 min
91
Last Skier Standing
In 2022, Brody Leven and Ben Eck kept skinning to be crowned the Last Skier Standing in an endurance event.
58 min
92
The Year of Big Ideas 2023
Dirtbag Diaries producer Cordelia Zars takes the leap to directing full time and contributors share their goals to keep you dreaming and scheming.
28 min
93
The Zars Brothers
Tilden and Levin Zars mountain bike through the ups and downs, the sends and the falls, and share a remarkable sibling bond.
44 min
94
Dope Lake Chapter 1: Misfits
In 1976, a plane carrying four million dollars in marijuana crashed into a small alpine lake in the Yosemite high country.
35 min
95
The Shorts--Finding Footing
Autumn Ellingford Rhodes and Nikki LaRochelle find their footing in the mountains after challenging life moments.
27 min
96
Door To Door
Climber turned trail runner, Jenny Abegg, takes the chance to see Patagonia from a new perspective.
33 min
97
Dirtbag Movie Night: Director's Q&A
Fitz talks with the directors of BURIED, Jared Drake and Steve Siig.
43 min
98
The Shorts--I Got You
Tressa uses movement and friendship to reconnect with herself.
18 min
99
Tales of Terror Vol. 13
Our annual Tales of Terror episode. Mua ha ha.
36 min
100
Gear Love
Dirtbag Diaries staff discuss their favorite pieces of gear
30 min