dirtbaggerguide.com

You Know You Are a Dirtbag if…

Posted on 27. Sep, 2009 by Dirtbag.

There are many definitions of dirtbag out there, but for the terms of this website we are using the word dirtbag to describe the dreamer, adventurer, conventional dissenter, uber cheap, and sometimes well-worn traveler. The new dirtbag has evolved into an ambitious, eco-conscience, cooperative individual from its dirty, unkempt, and contemptable roots.

You get up at [...]

Continue Reading

Maple Canyon: Rock Climbing in Central Utah

Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by Dirtbag.

The rock in Maple Canyon is exceptionally unique. The canyon looks like it jumped right out of the pages of a Dr. Seuss book and literally looks like vertical cobblestone streets. Maple Canyon offers great climbing for beginners (well-protected 5.8-9s) as well as experts (plenty of overhanging 12 and 13s).
With excellent climbing and cheap and [...]

Continue Reading

Dirtbag Writer: A New Wandering Writer’s Blog

Posted on 02. Aug, 2009 by Dirtbag.

Dirtbagger Guide writer, Amiee Maxwell, has just launched her new blog – the Dirtbag Writer. Amiee is documenting her journey from comfortably employed (and housed) to a full-time wandering, nomading, vagablogging, struggling dirtbag writer. On September 1, 2009 will be leaving a pretty darned good job (amazing benefits, dental insurance, retirement, etc.) and [...]

Continue Reading

The High Uinta Mountains: Escape the Summer Heat in Northeastern Utah

Posted on 01. Aug, 2009 by Dirtbag.

The Uinta Mountains, located in northeastern Utah, is a great weekend destination for escaping those hot summer temps. The Uinta Mountains are Utah’s highest mountain range with many peaks exceeding 13,000 feet. The forested scenery, high elevation, and thousands of alpine lakes make this an ideal summer destination. The Uintas offer tons of [...]

Continue Reading

Finding Great Deals on Outdoor Gear: Where to Find Discount Gear and Clothing

Posted on 21. Jul, 2009 by Dirtbag.

Dirtbaggers may be thrifty when it comes to food, camping, and entertainment, but it is highly unlikely to find a dirtbag that skimps on gear.  Try one of the following ideas to find gear at a more affordable price.
Steap and Cheap – Amazing Gear Deals, One Deal at a Time
Steap and Cheap is a subsidiary [...]

Continue Reading

The Sun Tunnels: A Solstice Celebration in the Utah West Desert

Posted on 18. Jul, 2009 by Dirtbag.

Somewhere in the middle of absolute nowhere Western Utah, in the most remote and desolate landscape the artist could find, is a unique earthwork installation called the Sun Tunnels.Completed in 1976 by American artist Nancy Holt, the Sun Tunnels consist of four gigantic concrete tunnels arranged in an “X” that are positioned in a precise configuration [...]

Continue Reading

The Mammut Bouldering Championships in Salt Lake City July 20-22

Posted on 17. Jul, 2009 by Van Man.

July 20-22 some of the strongest climbers will be in Salt Lake City, UT to participate in The Mammut Bouldering Championships.  Come on out and watch Chris Sharma defend his title against young guns Paul Robinson and Daniel Woods.  Watch as Alex Johnson and Alex Puccio go head to head and cheer on local climbers [...]

Continue Reading

Cheap Dining in Vail, Colorado – Camp Stove Gourmet

Posted on 27. Jun, 2009 by Dirtbag.

On a recent trip to the Teva Mountain Games in Vail Colorado, we had quite the challenge finding some cheap eats in Vail. After scouring the local papers for dining deals and cruising the internet for the cheap dining beta – we came to the conclusion that cheap eats simply do not exist in [...]

Continue Reading

The Teva Mountain Games 2009 Vail, Colorado

Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by Van Man.

The Teva Mountain games in Vail, Colorado June 4-7, 2009. A three-day extreme sport festival; from mountain biking, to kayaking, fly fishing to trail running. The Teva Mountain Games has what you are looking for. Oh and how could I forget The IFSC Bouldering World Cup championships? So, grab a beer or cup of wine [...]

Continue Reading