Who’s More Hardcore: Ski or Surf Bums?
We look at the surf and ski bum lifestyles and who has it rougher? Or better? Regardless, both are living the shred-life to the fullest.
Josh Brolin On How Surfing Changed His Life and His New Big Wave Surf Film
Josh Brolin is a bonafide a-list actor. We caught up with him to talk about narrating "Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear" a film about big wave surfing.
Blake Paul, a Snowboard, and the Definition of Style
Blake Paul, with his effortless approach to the air and easy way of making a turn, has come to define style on a snowboard.
Mary Rand’s ‘All Right Here’ Is a Love Letter to Mt. Baker and the Amazing Riders Who Call It Home
Mary Rand made "All Right Here" as a love letter to Mt. Baker and the snowboarders who call it home. It's a snowboard film unlike any other.
Is the 2023 Championship Tour Roster the Best Ever?
With the start of the Championship Tour just days away, we look at the super-deep 2023 roster. Is this the best lineup in the history of competitive surfing?
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott Is Snowboarding’s Generation Now
Talented Kiwi snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has carved a non-stop rise to the top since bursting out into the competitive snowboard scene. This is her story.
Along for the Ride with Jojo Roper and DECKED
A day in the life of Jojo Roper can take you all over San Diego, and is pretty non-stop from sunup to sundown. The DECKED drawer system for truck beds helps him keep everything organized while doing so.
20 Years After His Death, Craig Kelly’s Snowboarding Legacy Lives On
One of the most influential snowboarders to ever live, Craig Kelly's legacy lives on through his family, friends and the snowboarding world.
The Best Snowboard Jackets of 2023
These are the snowboard jackets we trust to keep us warm and dry while hunting big backcountry lines or scoring deep powder days at the resort.
This Is Andrew Miller, Mammoth Local and One of Snowboarding’s Best Photographers
Andrew Miller is easily one of snowboarding's best photographers and his work stands up to any other lensman in the outdoor world. This is his story.
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The Inertia’s 9 Most Important Stories of 2022
The world woke from the throes of a pandemic in 2022. Surfing, snowboarding, and other outdoor pursuits went back to normal and we covered it all.
The Coast Guard Rescued Me Beneath the Golden Gate Bridge; Here’s What I Learned
Crissy Field boasts some of the best wind in the Bay Area, but also some of the gnarliest conditions, leading to frequent rescues. It just happened to me.
Surfing’s Funniest Moments of 2022
Surfing doesn’t have to be spiritual, special, or serious. Ideally, it should be fun. And "funny" is even better. Here are 2022's funniest moments in surf.
Mikey February on Surfing the Pipe Masters and the Insecurities of the Competitive Athlete
Mikey February has a style that belies the competitive world. But he'll compete again this month at the Pipeline Masters. We discuss his return to the jersey.
Core Issue: Let’s Start Calling ‘Epoxy’ Surfboards by Their Proper Name
So many surfers, and even surfboard manufacturers, describe the boards they’re making and riding as "epoxy,” when they're built from expanded polystyrene foam
Caity Simmers: A Portrait of One of the Best Young Surfers on the Planet
Caity Simmers is at the forefront of a generational movement of female surfers set to change the face of competition. But Caity surfs for all the right reasons.
Modern Machines: A Brief History of the Mid-Length Surfboard
Mid-lengths are a popular surfboard model these days, given the ease with which they paddle and their performance. Here's a brief history of the design.
Best Wetsuits for Surfing (2022-2023)
Want to keep warm and perform at your best while surfing in cold water? Look no further. These are the best wetsuits for surfing for 2022-2023.
An Angry Sea: What Happened at Malibu Should Have Surprised Exactly No One
When south swells roll through Malibu, Calif., every surfer within driving distance shows up to catch a wave. Angry chaos in the lineup should surprise no one.
Ian Crane Grabs Coffee and Crisscrosses the San Clemente Pier All Morning
Ian Crane, one of the most affable surfers we've yet encountered, joins us for a quick surf, chat, and caffeine buzz in San Clemente.
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