Rusty Preisendorfer Shaped His First Surfboard With the Son of a Preacher
This is the story of the first surfboard ever shaped by Rusty Preisendorfer, the man behind Rusty Surfboards.
Private Surf Spots: No Trespassing… No Problem
Sam George draws from a vast trove of private stories and photos to present a collection of entertaining tales in the "Scrapbook," a new series.
Gold Medal-Winning Skier Julia Mancuso Has Created a Beautiful Surfing Life on Tavarua
Julia Mancuso is one of the most decorated ski racers in history. But she's now built a surfing life with her family on Tavarua. And she's not looking back.
We Spoke With Surfrider About the Ocean Disaster in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Environmentalists have rung the alarm about ocean drilling provisions in the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” So why are they in there?
Ever Done an Air on a Surfboard? Because That’s What Wave Pools Are Marketing To
Be honest: Have you ever thrown an air on a surfboard? No? Well that's 90 percent of surfers out there. But wave pools are still marketing air sections. Why?
The Art Of the Surfing Burn
Dropping in on someone is different than burning another surfing. It's all about intention. Sometimes, a burn can be justified. We broke it down.
Bristol, England’s Wave Pool Reopens After Internal Strife
The Wave, located in Bristol, England announced it was closing. But as of July 1, the park was back open for business. We examined the internal strife.
When I Can’t Surf, These Are the 4 Things I Do That Make Me a Better Surfer
These are the four pursuits I choose these days when I can't surf, that I'm absolutely positive make me a better surfer. Be versatile. It's so good for you.
The Long and Short of It: Two Lost Surfboards for Summer Groveling
The author tested two summer grovelers from ...Lost, the Original Puddle Jumper and the RNF '96 Kingfish. Gutless summer surf just got a whole lot more fun.
Queensland, Australia Invests $60 Million Into Shark Mitigation, With Nets at Heart of Program
This month, the Queensland government announced an $A88 million (USD $57 million) investment in its Shark Control Program over the next four years.
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The Greatest Conversation Ever With the Ever-Iconic Surfboard Shaper, Matt Biolos
Matt George recently sat down with ...Lost's Matt Biolos to get his opinion on the greatest aspects of surf culture. It made for a thought-provoking read.
North America’s 10 Gnarliest Ski Resorts
These are 10 of the most treacherous and thrilling ski resorts North America has to offer. They demand respect, focus, and a little bit of madness.
Is Anyone Else Missing the Triple Crown of Surfing?
A combination of schedule changes at the WSL, sponsorship shifts, permitting and more have ended Hawaii's Triple Crown of Surfing. And we're all lesser for it.
After an Avalanche Took His Leg, Lifelong Skier Marian Veith Returns to the Mountains
When an avalanche in the Austrian Alps took Marian Veith's leg, he essentially had to start over. He had to learn to do everything with a prosthetic.
Tanner Bendheim Is the Most Popular Surfboard Shaper in the World
Tanner Bendheim, of the wildly successful YouTube channel Bendheimboards, might be the most popular shaper in the world, and he’s only made 25 boards.
Pro Skier Caite Zeliff and Producer Josh Haskins Discuss the Future of Warren Miller Entertainment
The year marks the 75th anniversary of Warren Miller films. We spoke with athlete Caite Zeliff and producer Josh Haskins about the company's new direction.
Dark Side of the Lens: A Surf Photographer Confronts His Mental Health
Gifted surf photographer Marcus Paladino achieved career success. But anxiety was crippling his life. He tells the story of confronting his mental health.
The Story of the Uluwatu Ironman
When Uluwatu gets large, Bali's premier big wave, Outside Corner, comes out to play. The author recalls a harrowing day, when reaching the cave wasn't easy.
While The Eddie Swell Pumped at Waimea, San Diego Surfers Went Slab Hunting
As surf fans around the world were glued to their devices watching big wave surfers take on The Eddie, a select few San Diego surfers went slab hunting.
Baja California Sur and the Most Beautiful Emptiness
The Baja peninsula has long beckoned to surfers searching for empty lineups. And Scorpion Bay has fulfilled that promise. A look at the beautiful emptiness.
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