Screw picket fences. Live your best life. Sleep in the dirt.
That’s me, Tim Mathis, on a trail in Northern California with my wife Angel. ​​​
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I write about how to step away intentionally, to find your way in the world.
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​I'm the author of The Dirtbag's Guide to Life as well as three other books. I started writing for friends but now more than 10,000 people have bought copies. That isn't record-breaking but it still seems crazy to me.
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The Dirtbag Library: A toolkit for building a life that matters through the outdoors and adventure.
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“I see the "How on earth do you make this happen?" question in various groups all the time. I'd love to just get this guide out there in response!”
- Heather "Anish" Anderson. National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, record-setting long distance hiker, and author of Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home, on The Dirtbag's Guide to Life.