Of Sea and Stone: Why Surfing and Climbing Have So Much in Common
Surfing and climbing have long shared practitioners and an ethos of challenging oneself against the elements of nature.
Ryan Moss Broke His Back on the Jet Ski That Launched Off a Massive Hawaiian Outer Reef Wave
On Super Swell Saturday, surf photographer Ryan Moss broke his back after the Jet Ski he was on flew over the back of a massive set wave at a Hawaiian outer reef.
How the POV Camera Completely Changed Our Surfing Perspective
With the invention of the GoPro, camera angles once only available to pros were now attainable by the common surfer. Hence the name, "GoPro."
Robin Lanei’s Irreverent Surf Art Offers A Blunt, Fun Perspective on Surf Culture
Robin Lanei's surf art is smart, fun, and a breath of fresh air. Just like her.
Jay Nelson Discusses Building His Pop-Top Camper and the DIY Ethic
"The things that I really love in life are the things that I’ve made."
Maverick’s Bares Its Teeth January 10th During Epic Run of Swell
Renowned videographer and editor Sachi Cunningham was in the channel on a day of days at Maverick's. This is what went down.
How Peter Mel’s Epic Maverick’s Wave Just Made the Unimaginable Imaginable For Us All
Peter Mel caught the wave of a lifetime at Maverick's and even if we never surf a wave that size, we can see ourselves in him.
We Tested the Best Wetsuits for Winter (2021)
We tested as many wetsuits as we could get our hands on this winter. Here are the results.
Kai Lenny Discusses How Innovation Is at the Core of Everything He’s Achieved in the Water
Kai Lenny has turned the surfing world on its head with his inspiring desire to innovate at every corner.
The 5 Best Avalanche Beacons for Backcountry Skiing and Riding
These are the avalanche beacons we use and stake our lives on, so you can enjoy the backcountry with equipment you can trust.
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The Surfing Swami Gets Carjacked in Mexico: Just How Dangerous Is It for Surfers?
"A guy jumps out with an AR-15. He doesn’t have his shirt on and he's pointing the gun at us. I didn't look at anything else. I was just transfixed on that gun."
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Man-made surfing has experienced a revolution, and there was no reason to think it would slow down. Until, perhaps, the death of Fabrizio Stabile.
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Nearly everyone agrees that the 3.6 million pounds of nuclear waste sitting at San Onofre is bad. But no one agrees on what to do about it.
Here’s How Josh Kerr Made Parenthood and Life on the World Tour Look So Good
Along with his wife Nikki, Josh has raised two kids on tour.
Ride and Seek: A Sierra Strike Mission With Ian Walsh, Danny Davis, Nick Russell and Jeremy Jones
Big wave surfer Ian Walsh joins some of snowboarding's most iconic figures for a mission in the Sierra Nevada backcountry.
This Is the Dystopian Future of Surf
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And he didn't try to school us.
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Longboarding Icon Belinda Baggs Might Be the Perfect Surf Mom
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