These are the stories of Outdoor Prolink’s members – the athletes, guides, coaches, dreamers, and hopefuls – these are their Dirtbag Dreams.
When it comes to winter, few things are more magical than spending the weekend off the grid and in a snowy wilderness. Huts and yurts offer a chance to escape into a winter wonderland without the hassle (and cold) of…
Winter. Cold, short days, windy temps and frosty landscapes don’t coax all outdoor adventurer’s out of bed. Sometimes you want to curl up and hibernate until summer. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for an escape from (or to) snowy…
Not everyone likes to sit around a table, have a traditional meal and stay indoors during the Thanksgiving holiday. There are a select few who indulge a little differently during the holidays. So how does a dirtbag celebrate Thanksgiving? Here…
As industry professionals, we need to demand sustainable gear. Why? It turns out that most outdoor gear can’t be recycled, uses tons of resources. For example, one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of raw textiles uses up to 600 liters (158.5 gallons)…
I don’t think we can be friends anymore. And for the first time, I kind of meant it. Only a little bit. After my ski bud of 10 years told me she was getting the Epic Local ski pass, because her…
What would you tell someone who wants to start getting into the backcountry? As more and more snow enthusiasts flock to the mountains, people are seeing the advantages to skiing, riding, hiking, and snowmobiling out of bounds of major ski…
In January 2017, Emma Murray moved to Colorado after graduating from Brown University. Her chief reason, beyond the obvious outdoor recreation opportunity, was the hope of “meeting and cultivating relationships with women who were excited about the same [adventurous]…
Since 2004, the Yosemite Climbing Association has hosted Yosemite Facelift, the largest annual clean-up event of any National Park. In the heart of Yosemite, form the Valley center to Tuolumne Meadows, the task of picking up trash over five days…
As women in the outdoor world, we live for the dirt. You’ll find us in the midst of a sufferfest, not on a shopping spree. We revel in pushing our boundaries, uncovering adventure and sharing that experience with others. We…
Micro-trash is certainly a common occurrence at crags and trails alike. The little bits of wrappers and tape are what most people brush off for how small and seemingly inconsequential they are. This type of trash is also the easiest…