This is what adventure sounds like. Climb. Ski. Hike. Bike. Paddle. Run. Travel. Whatever your passion, we are all dirtbags. Outdoor writer Fitz... more
Gabaccia Moreno is our guide to one of our newest National Monuments– The Castner Range in El Paso, Texas. She... more
A Campfire Chat about the silly things we've done and that we would never do again. (Well, almost never.) Got a... more
Lance Garland and Eileen Hall grappled with their identities in different ways and at different stages of their lives. In... more
When Aubrey Runyon first climbed in Colorado’s Eldorado Canyon State Park, it was for fun. When she returned several years... more
You ask, we answer with anecdotes, stories and advice. Today's Q-- If you could be part of any historical expedition,... more
When Laura Buchan’s cycling partner bails a month before their bikepacking trip along the West Coast, she decides to go... more
Talking to people makes Shelby Stanger sparkle. As the host of the podcast, Wild Ideas Worth Living, Shelby dives into... more
California’s legacy of gold mining goes back generations, but as the world of mining has evolved, so too have our... more
Producer Andrew Burton brings us the story of his wild hunt for a wedding ring he lost while climbing Forbidden... more
When Jayme Vance and her husband set out on a packrafting honeymoon deep in Denali National Park, her worries about... more
We put out a call for your best bonk stories, and you answered. Stories from listeners who miscalculated just how... more
Drew and Sarah embark on a once-in-a-lifetime roadtrip across the country to see the places they’ve always dreamed of seeing.... more
Chandra Brown, a veteran river guide, led a five day writers retreat for a group of authors along the U.S... more
We've all been down that odd, potentially hallucinogenic path of calorie miscalculation. A campfire conversation about the moments when we... more
After years of turning to nature for relief from his inner turmoil, Andrew Shults finally reached his breaking point and... more
A young man hungry to learn how to recreate in the mountains, and a veteran guide leading the NOLS course... more
How has being an adaptive athlete changed and evolved over the years? Fitz talks with climber Craig DeMartino, a leader... more
Kate and Ani Williams have been adventuring together for more than two decades. Last year, they leveled up on a... more
When Kari Hedin’s life is turned upside down, she found solace on her habitual lunchtime trail runs in the wooded... more
How many things can you balance being really good at in your life? Fitz and Majka Burhardt discuss ice climbing,... more
For 12-year-old Rory Rielly and 77-year-old James Niehues, the ski map is an object of wonder and a portal to... more
In 2018, backcountry skier Kjell Redal decided he wanted to try his hand at bowhunting for elk. The only trouble... more
What if we invested more in the things that brought us joy? The outdoors. Community. Creativity. This is what gets... more
When Amanda Hayley set out on her first solo travel adventure in Olympic National Park, she felt ready to take... more
After two decades of drought, the Colorado River, which supplies water for drinking, power, and agriculture to over 40 million... more
“At the end of the 24 hours, I looked around and pretty much everyone was still there,” says Brody Leven.... more
In 2021, Dirtbag Diaries producer Cordelia Zars launched a theater company. For two years it was a side hustle where... more
5 years apart, Levin and Tilden Zars are wiry, rugged, and maddeningly strong on mountain bikes. They have scars to... more
We're sharing the first episode of our Dope Lake series that we're running on our show Climbing Gold. In 1976,... more
This week, Autumn Ellingford Rhodes and Nikki LaRochelle find their footing in the mountains after challenging moments in their lives.... more
In the Pacific Northwest, Jenny Abegg is a renowned local mountain person. She fell in love with climbing and the... more
Fitz talks with the directors of BURIED, Jared Drake and Steven Siig. In 1982 a massive avalanche descended on Alpine... more
Tressa had always used movement to cope with life’s complexities. When she found a partner that could keep up with... more
In our annual Tales of Terror episode, we've got creepy sounds in the woods, mysterious, disembodied hands in the night,... more
A campfire conversation with the Dirtbag Diaries staff about their favorite pieces of gear - from surfboards to secret potions... more
“I didn’t need the phrase ‘send it’ explained to me the first time I heard it. I knew what it... more
In 2016, Danika Gilbert, started teaching leadership and climbing skills to girls in Afghanistan. Beyond the technical skills, Danika hoped... more
25-year-old raft guides Tony Martin and Martin Lenz meet their clients for the week: 24 retired corporate oil and gas... more
For Sierra Meggitt, trail running was a way to heal from the trauma of sexual assault. On her biggest run... more
Colorado is a mountain biking mecca. Yet some mountain-town locals have never experienced the wonders of singletrack trails. Today, we... more
Tressa had always used movement to cope with life’s complexities. When she found a partner that could keep up with her, she... more