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everyone 
deserves

to  howl !

DiRtBaG scholarships

Discount Rates that Benefit all Genders
“Dirtbag” is a climbing term attributed to someone so dedicated to the sport of rock climbing that they will literally sleep in the dirt at the base of a wall just so they can get an alpine start on an epic climb in the morning. They wake up in their sleeping bags, dirty and ready to rock. 
Apply for a need-based scholarship
Apply for the david cosman award

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At HoWL, we always sleep in the dirt (well okay, usually in tents and sometimes on ice). But we recognize and celebrate young folks committed to pursuing their passion, regardless of the cost. 
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We offer full and partial DiRtBaG Scholarships based on leadership, teamwork and financial need so that every student who has the desire, also has the opportunity to participate in HoWL trips.  Our annual DiRtBaG Clean-Up Week helps support our scholarship fund, as do the generous donations of local businesses and individuals.
donate to the dirtbag fund

Thanks to 100 Women Who care for their generous donation to Howl's 2022 dirtbag program!


    Apply for a HoWL scholarship

    We value HoWLers' enthusiasm for outdoor adventure and think it is important for participants to be involved in the scholarship application process. The end of this application includes questions for participants to answer themselves. 

    For participants off the road-system only:

    The following section Must be completed by the Youth: 

Submit

we had a blast for the 2023 dirtbag clean up!

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Many thanks to our 2023 community sponsors !

LB LLC
Lions club 
CYCLe LoGICAL
FAT OLIVES PIZZA 
​UDDER DELIGHTS 
HALIBUT COVE LIVE
​SEABIRD VENTURES
HOMER SAW & CYCLE 
​​KACHEMAK GEAR SHED 
HOMER ART AND FRAME
DEEPSTRIKE SPORTFISHING
Ulmers drug and hardware
true north kayak adventures

​TWO SISTERS
​Homer Jeans
Homer Bookstore
Healing Hands Massage
Homer Chamber of Commerce
Alices champagne palace
Twisted goat
Kim McNett




Bubbles
​LATITUDE 59
​Homer Art & frame
Dj Disco Kitchen
Homer Roundhouse
Captains Toy chest
Oodalolly
Nomar



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