Author Archives: buehlgnar
Top Ten Climbing Destinations
I was just recently asked by Gramicci, what my top ten climbing destinations are. I felt like I should share this with the blogging world, so here they are: 1. The High Sierra 2. The Incredible Hulk 3. Yosemite (Including … Continue reading
Van Life: Finding the perfect Van
One of the most exciting moments of a dirtbaggers life is buying their future home to live and travel in. Most of us are too poor to be picky, but its fun to imagine the possibilities. One of my rest … Continue reading
Sacrifices: Clothing
In order to be a successful dirtbag, you must be willing to sacrifice everything for climbing. I’m talking about EVERYTHING; comforts of living in a house, any of your other hobbies that might get in the way, going out to … Continue reading
Van LIfe: Finding a Bivy spot
Findy a bivy, probably one of the most stressful part about living in a van. First, lets look at what a van has going for it. Its inconspicuous. No one actually knows you are living in there unless you make … Continue reading
Becoming a Pro Climber
Wouldn’t it be awesome to get paid for pursuing our passion? Yes but No… Its a double edged sword, as are most things in life. I think of Sharma on Jungle Love, having to project on film, so much pressure … Continue reading
Van-life: the Wang Dang-O
I’d like to take a moment and dedicate some space on the internet to the joys and stresses of Van Life! This is a dirtbagger’s dream, traveling the country with nothing but everything they can fit in a van. Joining … Continue reading
Welcome!
Hello fellow friends and acquaintances alike, Welcome to the sites of my newest blog, A Dirtbagger’s Delight. I, Melissa (aka Buehlgnar or Monkey-sa), is the dirtbagger. Well, sort of. I do live in a house and I don’t own a … Continue reading
A Dirtbagger's Delight 