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; there’s absolutely 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; we are ecstatic. Yet we don’t give up. We should […]
What Happens When We Release Expectations in Climbing? 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, fresh seafood, scenic sunrises, sleeping under a billion stars… Is there a better way to spend those hot summer days? When it gets so hot that “normal” climbing starts to feel unpleasant, climbing in Tyulenovo on Bulgaria’s northern coastline is a sweet alternative. This is the place for climbing
Dirtbagging & DWS on the Bulgarian Coast: Tyulenovo & Kamen Bryag Read More »
Is it possible to juggle rock climbing and rope access? Of course! It ain’t easy, though. Sure enough, this rock climbing and rope access combo comes with both pros and cons, as you’ll see further down in this article. But when this balancing act is done just right, people who have a physically demanding job
Rope Access and Rock Climbing: Can Your Day Job Make You a Better Climber? Read More »
I look back on my life and, hey, there are many paths I could have taken and I don’t think I would have regretted any. 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. Tried a bunch of ways
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 »
