My Wave: A History of Surf Localism
Localism is a form of territoriality in which surfers living in proximity to a break resent surfers from other regions and actively discourage their presence.
How to Identify Dangerous Avalanche Terrain and Safe Zones in the Backcountry
In the avalanche world, there's no silver bullet. The closest thing we have to be safe is learning how to identify and manage avalanche terrain.
The Miami Surf Scene Described by 3 of Its Most Colorful Locals
Surfing in Miami isn't always good. But when it's on, there's no heavier wave on the East Coast. Three locals paint a picture of this colorful surf scene.
Why Watching a Wipeout Is Infinitely Better Than Watching Good Surfing
A wave surfed to its fullest, with the surfer hitting all their targets, is a sight to behold. But it's also boring. Watching wipeouts is infinitely better.
This Is ‘Seven of the Sea,’ a Film About 7 Young Women Who Bonded in the Ocean
This is what happens when seven young women live in a house, surf as hard as they can, and have as much fun as humanly possible.
Gear We Test: Vans Trek Slip-On
The Vans Trek Slip-On is a perfectly transitional surf shoe geared for the outdoors: Surf, rinse, repeat.
Marcus Paladino’s ‘Cold Comfort’ Is a Must-Have Surf Photography Book
Marcus Paladino's Cold Comfort is a 320-page love letter to surf photography from Canada’s west coast. If you only have one surf photography book, this is it.
Snowboard Guide Sam Thackeray Explains the Shift in Avalanche Education to Humans
Snowboard guide Sam Thackeray discusses how avalanche training has shifted from science-based, to human-based, eliminating emotions from backcountry decisions.
The Cutback: Surfing’s First Modern Maneuver
While it's difficult to pinpoint the first time a surfer redirected their angle, the cutback is easily one of the sport's most important performance maneuvers.
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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."
Did a Surfer’s Death from a Brain-Eating Amoeba Reveal a Serious Loophole in Regulating Wave Parks?
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.
San Onofre’s 3,600,000-Pound Nuclear Waste Dilemma Is a National Emergency
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
In a future where the coast is too toxic for humans to survive, wave pools rule the surfing world. But there are rumors of roving bands of surfers who risk it all for the perfect wave...
We Rode Chest-Deep Powder with Gerry Lopez and Learned the Key to Living a Better Life
And he didn't try to school us.
How the ‘Little Blonde Girl’ Who Swims with Sharks Became Their Greatest Protector
There's a great white. There's a little blonde girl, just like in the movies. But very different.
Longboarding Icon Belinda Baggs Might Be the Perfect Surf Mom
Belinda Baggs balances her son (literally) on her back while juggling a 9-foot longboard and a fulfilling career. WINNING.
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