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 Land That Never Has Been Yet
The recent season of Scene on Radio examines democracy in America. It's one of our favorites!
20 min
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Hide-N-Seek
Cordelia Zars reflects on how playing hide-n-seek as a child brings her perspective on the isolation of a pandemic.
15 min
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Credimus
High school students from Bailey, Colorado build a triple-hulled canoe from scratch and race it on the ocean.
44 min
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Programming Pause
2 min
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The Shorts -- Twindom
Twin sisters take a backpacking trip along the John Muir Trail to reconnect to their love for one another.
14 min
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Dream Job
A summer job surveying a rainforest in Coastal BC in 1971 would shape two teenager’s lives forever.
32 min
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Endangered Spaces--The Elwha River Recovery
The best way for a scientist to study the Elwha River ecosystem is to snorkel class III whitewater.
47 min
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The Shorts -- The F You Wait
When life pedals ahead, Anya Miller embraces the struggle on the ups and savors the flow of the downs.
12 min
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Brave Like Gabe
After the death of her best friend, a long trail run around Mount Hood’s Timberline Trail leads Ladia Albertson-Junkans back to her feet.
36 min
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A Tale of Two Saves
Two stories of epic ocean rescues: one of a young lifeguard determined to prove himself, and another of a North Shore veteran whose work to save other surfers’ lives...ended up saving his.
38 min
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Unexpecting
When Rachel James’ life took an unexpected turn, she drew on her experience in the outdoors to help navigate her through.
34 min
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Shenanigans
Two friends launch an epic series of climbing challenges that keeps building their friendship through adventure.
36 min
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The Shorts -- Number 67
Ryan Smith shelves a hiking goal when an unexpected health issue leads him on a different journey with his body, his partner and his understanding of what’s important.
14 min
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The Great Indoors
In an unprecedented time, a lot of us are confined to our homes, yet looking for ways to connect, to create and to be of service.
24 min
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The UnderDonkey
The UnderDonkey
35 min
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The Shorts -- Franked
In the middle of the Frank Church—River of No Return Wilderness, Allison Fowle navigates romance and love in the backcountry.
14 min
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Bolder Love
When a dirtbag romance starts with a burrito shop and a fire alarm, adventure is bound to follow.
29 min
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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.
36 min
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The Year of Big Ideas 2020
Every January, we bring you inspiring goals from our community for the New Year.
27 min
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Shop Magic
When a beloved gear shop unexpectedly closed in Seattle, it shocked the local community and left them wondering whether it could be rekindled.
21 min
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All In The Family
Today, we bring you the story of an incredible family business high in the mountains of British Columbia where a love of skiing, hard work and entrepreneurship has been passed between generations.
29 min
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Widge
The story of Widge, the ultimate adventure partner. Here’s to all those who give us the nudge out the door.
20 min
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The Shorts-- Dada Needs Ski Patrol
When Dan Kostrzewski had an accident with his daughter on the bunny hill, he gained a new perspective on a lifetime of skiing.
16 min
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Tales of Terror Vol. 10
Our annual Halloween episode brings three stories that might have you questioning who -- or what -- else shares the trail with you at night.
26 min
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The 50,000 Ft. View
Two alpinists from different phases of life make a first ascent on a peak in the Karakorum and consider what it means to live a full life.
29 min