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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¡Venga, Venga!
Fernanda Rodriguez defied the economic and cultural challenges that faced her to become one of Mexico’s top rock climbers.
36 min
152
The Shorts -- Backyard Adventures
Carmen Kuntz redefines adventure with skis and a paddle in a familiar landscape.
14 min
153
Tales of Terror Vol. 11
Three creepy stories from the backcountry that will send chills down your spine.
27 min
154
What Unites Us
Canyon Woodward and Kareemah Batts share how they have leaned in and worked directly with elected leaders to have a say in the future of the places we love.
33 min
155
Setting New Sights
Ex-infantryman Steve Baskis reflects on his journey to recover after a life-altering accident in Iraq.
29 min
156
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
157
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
158
Credimus
High school students from Bailey, Colorado build a triple-hulled canoe from scratch and race it on the ocean.
44 min
159
Programming Pause
2 min
160
The Shorts -- Twindom
Twin sisters take a backpacking trip along the John Muir Trail to reconnect to their love for one another.
14 min
161
Dream Job
A summer job surveying a rainforest in Coastal BC in 1971 would shape two teenager’s lives forever.
32 min
162
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
163
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
164
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
165
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
166
Unexpecting
When Rachel James’ life took an unexpected turn, she drew on her experience in the outdoors to help navigate her through.
34 min
167
Shenanigans
Two friends launch an epic series of climbing challenges that keeps building their friendship through adventure.
36 min
168
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
169
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
170
The UnderDonkey
The UnderDonkey
35 min
171
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
172
Bolder Love
When a dirtbag romance starts with a burrito shop and a fire alarm, adventure is bound to follow.
29 min
173
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
174
The Year of Big Ideas 2020
Every January, we bring you inspiring goals from our community for the New Year.
27 min
175
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