Gigi Rüf on Natural Selection, Making His Own Boards, and Snowboarding’s Power to Connect Us
Gigi Rüf does snowboarding differently than the rest of us. The Austrian ended last year's Natural Selection on the podium. And it was all about his attitude.
The United States of America Versus Sam George
The Inertia's Sam George writes about the time the Internal Revenue Service came looking for him regarding undocumented expenses pertaining to surfing.
Giving Thanks for a Left Coast Surfing Life
The author came to his West Coast surf town by chance. But found himself part of the local community, with a love for the place he didn't know was possible.
Waves You Can Surf 365 Days a Year, According to the Stats
We scoured wind and swell charts to analyze some of the most consistent waves in the world. These are the places you can find surf 365 days a year.
Meet the Divers Retrieving ‘Ghost Gear’ From Forgotten Shipwrecks
Ghost Diving USA is a nonprofit dedicated to removing lost fishing equipment, known as "ghost gear," from the ocean floor that can trap marine mammals and fish.
The North Shore: Surfing’s Most Hallowed Ground
The North Shore is the most documented place in surfing. In his Hometown Hype film, Connor Trimble highlights all aspects of the sport's most hallowed ground.
The WSL Format Change Is Paying Off as Star Power Flocks Back to Competitive Surfing
WSL executives must be popping champagne in the office this week, because surfing’s biggest stars are suddenly returning to the Championship Tour.
New Smyrna Beach: Sandbars, Sharks, and an Iconic Surf Town
New Smyrna Beach, Florida means something different to everyone who calls it home. For surfers, it’s one of the most consistent breaks on the East Coast.
Rhode Island Pairs Idyllic Surf With New England Grit
For the latest episode of HOMETOWN HYPE, TJ Thran explored the surf scene of South County, Rhode Island, where New England grit is rewarded.
This Is Encinitas, California, Where Great Surfing and Humility Collide
Encinitas, California is a surf town that has bred fantastic wave riders, that carry themselves with humility. But there's still plenty of local pride.
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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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