The Underdog
In the last few years, Alexandera Houchin has become a force in the world of ultra endurance mountain bike racing. As a Native kid growing up in Wisconsin, she never could have predicted the ways that racing her single speed would prove healing to both her mind and her body. In 2023, she set out to complete the Triple Crown Challenge– racing the Tour Divide, the Colorado Trail, and the Arizona Trail– all on a single gear.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Ships In The Night by JV & The Supermolten • Get Free by Holly Hilles • RPG by Ghillie Dhu • BTR by Jupyter • Thicker Than Water by Jason Tyler Burton • Where The Morning Glories Grow by Dear Nora • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell
Tracks provided by Track Club or with permission from the artists.
The Shorts– Going The Distance
When their lives felt out of their control, both Cindy Hong and Dierdre Wolownick turned to running for solace. Each of their stories is a reminder of the value of putting one foot in front of the other, no matter the speed or destination.
Music: Ivory Mornings by PADELM • Across the River by PADELM • Double Take by Bridge City Revival • Mexico by Tigers in the Sky • Daisy by Tigers in the Sky • Wind Your Way Home by Jesse Siebenberg • Younger Then by Allebasi • Another State by Tigers in the Sky • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell
Tracks courtesy of the artists or Track Club.
Heed The Call
Two people step outside their comfort zones to take action on the things that matter to them in the hopes of making their communities, and the world, a better place. For Caroline Gleich, that means running for a Senate seat in Utah. For Alex Haraus, that means advocating and mobilizing support for environmental protections using social media.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Like I’m Dreaming by Shakey Faces • Easy’s First Tiger by Bossfight •
Tracks provided with permission from the artists or TrackClub
Beth Rodden: A Light Through The Cracks
Beth Rodden first started climbing in 1995, and it wasn’t long before she radically changed the sport. Within three years, she’d become the first woman to climb 5.14; within five, she’d established a still unrepeated free route on Yosemite’s El Capitan. Today, Beth is making waves in a different way: by leading the climbing community in difficult, vulnerable conversations. Fitz chats with Beth about her new book, A Light Through the Cracks, and what it means to live a big life.
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Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Wind Your Way Home by Jesse Sienbenberg • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell
Tracks provided by Track Club or with permission from the artists.
States Of Adventure
We made a book! For the last year, Fitz and Becca have been working on adapting 30 episodes into essays and pairing them with incredible imagery. And we are really excited to be able to share it with you.
States of Adventure: 30 Outdoor Adventure Stories About Finding Yourself By Getting Lost
See if it’s available on your local shelves or order it here:
West Wall Cafe at Seattle Bouldering Project
Thursday Nov 7th at 7pm
Join us for drinks, community, and a presentation with Fitz. We will have a small number of books for sale on site from Ridgecrest Books. Or bring your book and get it signed!
West Theater in Duluth, MN
Thursday Oct 24th at 6pm
Join us for a Live Dirtbag Diaries featuring Quinn Brett, Connor Ryan and Alan Sparhawk. We will have books for sale on site from local Zenith Books. Or bring your book and get it signed!
Learn more about the event and get your tickets today!
This is the kick off event to the Great Lakes Outdoors Summit, brought to you be the Minnesota Land Trust.
Basecamp Cafe in Seattle, WA
Thursday Oct 10th at 7pm
Join us for drinks, community, and a presentation with Fitz. We will have a small number of books for sale on site from Ridgecrest Books. Or bring your book and get it signed!
