Holly Beck Is Living Life Well and Helping Others Do the Same
Holly Beck has lived an interesting life. It hasn't been a nine-to-five. From an early age, she knew she wanted to surf, so she found a way to make it her life.
Meet Benjamin Alexander, Jamaica’s First Olympic Alpine Ski Racer
Benjamin Alexander was a world-renowned DJ. But he needed a new challenge. So he decided to try and qualify for the Olympics in skiing. For Jamaica.
Elizabeth Sneed of ‘Curvy Surfer Girl’ Talks Size Inclusivity in Surfing
Elizabeth Sneed and her Curvy Surfer Girl movement is on a mission to make surf brands more size inclusive. We caught up with her on the progress she's made.
Dear Volkswagen: Bring the ‘California’ to the U.S.; We Need More Van Options
It's called the Volkswagen California, for crying out loud. This author thinks we need more compact van options in the U.S. That's why he wants VW to come back.
California Surfers Respond to Tsunami Advisory from Underwater Volcano
California surfers had a wide range of experiences with a rare tsunami warning caused by the eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga.
One Minute of Stunning Drone Footage From Giant Ocean Beach, San Francisco
The Inertia is lucky to have young contributors like Solomon Fragakis, who recently submitted one minute of gorgeous drone footage from giant Ocean Beach.
DNA: The Philosophies and Stories of Shaping in the Aipa Bloodline
Duke and Akila Aipa, sons of Ben Aipa, have come together for the first time to design a board they say is a tribute to their legendary father.
Meet the Man Who Skied 59 13,000-Foot Peaks in Just 61 Days
Michael Wirth spent 61 days last spring climbing and skiing 59 peaks above 13,000 feet in the Elk Range of Colorado. We sat down to chat about the project.
Kershaw Announces New Products for 2022 in an Innovative New Format
Kershaw is releasing their 2022 new line in an exciting new format. Check out their offerings, and tune in to Q&A sessions with legends like NASCAR driver Hallie Deegan and X-Games Gold Medalist Taylor Robert.
The (Painful) Process of Buying a Used Surfboard
Craigslist is the Wild West for used board sales. You might strike a sweet deal, but getting fleeced is a lot more likely. It's a painful process.
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Big wave surfer Ian Walsh joins some of snowboarding's most iconic figures for a mission in the Sierra Nevada backcountry.
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