Dirtbag Climber

CBC

A murder victim with multiple identities. A criminal on the run from his past. Dirtbag Climber is a five-part podcast series investigating the unsolved homicide of “Jesse James,” a “dirtbag” rock climber found dead in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. Local reporter Steven Chua dives into the case, determined to find answers. Along the twisted way, he tracks a stranger-than-fiction story that criss-crosses North America, unveiling a stunning portrait of an enigmatic con artist — a troubling victim whose twisted life story foreshadowed the darkest digital undercurrents of our time. From CBC's Uncover.

No. of episodes: 6
Latest episode: 2025-10-28
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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Dirtbag Climber?

There are 6 episodes avaiable of Dirtbag Climber.

What is Dirtbag Climber about?

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True Crime

Where can you listen to Dirtbag Climber?

Dirtbag Climber is available, among others places, on:

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When did Dirtbag Climber start?

The first episode of Dirtbag Climber that we have available was released 28 October 2025.

Who creates the podcast Dirtbag Climber?

Dirtbag Climber is produced and created by CBC.