(noun) Paddler, of any level, who loves the River and the river lifestyle.
Goes rafting, kayaking, canoeing, SUP, whatever! Swims like a fish, and loves rain as much as sun. May be broke
in the pocket, but rich and giving in the soul. Speaks the universal language, that of the River, in any of the tongues of the Dirtbag Paddler World - which is all of them. Survives on
whatever it takes to get that next WALLACE fix. Would
throw a rope to anyone! If your car smells like your gear, or better yet if you HAVE no car, you're a dirtbag.
One Love, One River! -Dirtbag Paddler
In my
opinion, being a dirtbag paddler is a much nobler pursuit than merely trading my hours for a
handful of dimes.