The Leader Must Not Fall: In the Tube and Roped Up With Yvon Chouinard
Sam George has adventured with Yvon Chouinard many times – on rock and in the sea. Here, he recounts the memories, examining the art of facing one's fears.
Why Have Most Artificial Reefs Never Really Worked?
Artificial reefs have been a reliable source of disappointment to the surfing community. We dug into why they never seem to work.
Why Do So Many Surfers Meet Untimely Deaths?
We examine risk-taking in the ocean and on land, and try to understand why so many surfers meet untimely deaths. Is it surfing itself? Or something else?
Group Fights to Name Velzy Surfboards ‘First Surf Shop Ever’
Dale Velzy is widely considered to have started the first surf shop. A group wants to erect a commemorative plaque in his honor. But there's opposition.
Here’s How to Challenge X-Games Gold Medalist Zeb Powell to a Game of S-N-O-W
The crew explores Sacramento, visits Boreal Mountain Resort, and puts Zeb Powell to the test.
Kassia Meador Says Avoid Doing These 3 Things When Finishing a Wave
Kassia Meador identifies three things to avoid doing when the end of each ride comes, from a soft roller approaching the sand to navigating closeouts.
The Best Board Shorts of 2023
Ever wondered what the best board shorts on the market are? Us too, so we waded through the plethora of options on the market to find the best of the best.
Cody Townsend Discusses Finishing The Fifty Project and Balancing Risk as a New Father
Cody Townsend is a modern explorer for the ages. We spoke with him about finishing The Fifty Project and balancing risk.
The Best Stay-Put Women’s Swimsuits for Surfing
Bikinis, one-pieces, etc., it can be difficult to find women's swimwear that is secure enough for surfing. We rounded up the best stay-put swimwear for surfing.
Power Trip Crew Rides a Hot Air Balloon, Samples Wine, and Sets Sail on a Schooner in Northern California
The crew continues their epic journey through Northern California with hot air balloons, wine tasting, and schooner sailing.
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Why Dane Reynolds Will Never Be Irrelevant
At 37, Dane Reynolds is in a new chapter in his surf story, filled with business and family. We found him questioning his own relevance. He doesn't need to.
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.
This Guy Learned to Ski Park at 53
Author Steven Kotler has made it his life's mission to tap into the flow state. In his new book, 'Gnar Country,' he details learning to ski park at 53.
When It Comes to Surfboard Dimensions, Does the Use of Liters Really Add Up?
Surfboard shapers have differing opinions on 'liters' when it comes to buying a board. So does a surfboard's liters really matter? Sam George dives in.
A Day on the North Shore With Surf Historian and Longboarder Matt Chojnacki
Longboarder, WSL commentator, and surf historian Matt Chojnacki is working to preserve the best parts of our culture. We caught up with him on the North Shore.
By Design: Examining the Jet Ski’s Giant Impact on Big Wave Surfing
The Jet Ski has had the single most significant influence on big wave surfing over the past few decades. We examine the evolution of machine-aided wave riding.
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.
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.
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