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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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
152
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
153
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
154
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
155
Unexpecting
When Rachel James’ life took an unexpected turn, she drew on her experience in the outdoors to help navigate her through.
34 min
156
Shenanigans
Two friends launch an epic series of climbing challenges that keeps building their friendship through adventure.
36 min
157
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
158
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
159
The UnderDonkey
The UnderDonkey
35 min
160
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
161
Bolder Love
When a dirtbag romance starts with a burrito shop and a fire alarm, adventure is bound to follow.
29 min
162
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
163
The Year of Big Ideas 2020
Every January, we bring you inspiring goals from our community for the New Year.
27 min
164
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
165
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
166
Widge
The story of Widge, the ultimate adventure partner. Here’s to all those who give us the nudge out the door.
20 min
167
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
168
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
169
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
170
Better Than I Found It
When the government shut down in 2018, Joshua Tree resident Rand Abbott helped to safeguard the National Park that sits behind his house.
25 min
171
The Shorts -- Out and Back
Anya Miller finds solace in a favorite trail run after her stepfather dies.
12 min
172
Tandemonium
From adventures with loved ones to cycling with strangers, we bring you five stories of the mythical unicorns of the bicycle community and fates linked by a bike frame and chain. Tandemonium!
51 min
173
The Shorts--Beyond Failure
Leah Breen reflects on the consequences of personal failure when she lets go of her climbing partner’s rope.
11 min
174
Fit To Print
Steve Casimiro creates a new path through outdoor storytelling with his magazine, Adventure Journal.
32 min
175
Endangered Spaces - Grand Staircase-Escalante N...
In December 2017, Trump announced an executive order to cut the size of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument by nearly half. Last fall, we traveled to Boulder, Utah to see what the locals have to say about the decision.
50 min