Includes index

Introduction: three ways to have fun -- Tying in -- Going big, feeling small -- Peaks and valleys -- Thru-life

"From completing the Great Divide mountain bike route on a three-wheeled hand cycle to swapping the city for van life in Yosemite National Park, these 30 stories will inspire you to pack a bag, head outside, and push yourself. As long as we've climbed, skied, paddled, hiked, or traveled, we've been telling stories. Inspired by the popular Dirtbag Diaries podcast, States of adventure showcases some of the most unbelievable tales from the rugged American landscape. These stories span the breathtaking scenery of the United States and beyond, taking you on adventures across mountains and forests, through snow, rapids, and up rock faces. Set alongside stunning imagery from expert, renowned outdoor photographers, these stories capture the spirit of adventure and wilderness on every page"--Publisher's description