Do you follow the dirtbag lifestyle to a T? Or are you a weekend warrior?
If you dedicate your life to climbing or other outdoor pursuits, be it full-time or part-time, welcome to the tribe! Find alternative ways to travel and climb as much as possible, together with ideas to embrace an out-of-the-box way of life.
Climbing is hard, no doubt about it. We push our bodies and minds to the limit, often in harsh conditions (hot, cold, humid, dusty, windy), getting psyched, disappointed, pumped, gloomy, angry, motivated, determined. We put in blood, sweat, and tears. We are heartbroken and we are ecstatic. We don’t give up. We should be fucking […]
Just Climb: Expect Nothing and Let Yourself Flow Read More »
What’s the opposite of excuses? We’re very good at coming up with reasons why something didn’t work, why we made a mistake, why we didn’t go to the gym, why we didn’t do those pull-ups. They all seem to come so easily and, before we know it, they become our new reality. Whenever we’re faced
Finding No Excuses to Work, Train, Climb & Repeat Read More »
Swimming, cliff jumping, deep water soloing, seafood, scenic sunrises, sleeping under a billion stars steps away from the rocky coastline and the Black Sea… What else can you do on those scorching summer days? When it gets so hot that the mere thought of climbing with sweaty palms and smelly armpits is too much to
Dirtbagging & DWS on the Bulgarian Coast: Kamen Bryag & Tyulenovo Read More »
Can it be done? Of course; but it ain’t easy. True, combining rock climbing and rope access comes with both pros and cons, as you’ll see further down in this article. But when done just right, people who have a physically demanding job can commit to a climbing lifestyle, too. They may even have an
The Feat of Juggling Rock Climbing and Rope Access Read More »
I look back on my life and, hey, I can honestly say I’ve tried quite a few ways to make a living. I’m a rock climber and a writer. Have been for as long as I can remember and will be for as long as I live. I’ve written a lot and worked in marketing;
What’s It Like Being a Girl in Rope Access? Read More »
This is a humor piece. Sort of… Doesn’t matter if you have a full-time job or only work about half the workweek (at most). If you’re a climber, skier, surfer, kayaker, paraglider, backpacker, or any outdoor adventure lover who spends their last dime and all their free time pursuing their passion, you might just be
20 Telltale Signs You Might Be a Dirtbag (At Heart) Read More »
