Maverick’s Bares Its Teeth January 10th During Epic Run of Swell
Renowned videographer and editor Sachi Cunningham was in the channel on a day of days at Maverick's. This is what went down.
How Peter Mel’s Epic Maverick’s Wave Just Made the Unimaginable Imaginable For Us All
Peter Mel caught the wave of a lifetime at Maverick's and even if we never surf a wave that size, we can see ourselves in him.
We Tested the Best Wetsuits for Winter (2021)
We tested as many wetsuits as we could get our hands on this winter. Here are the results.
Kai Lenny Discusses How Innovation Is at the Core of Everything He’s Achieved in the Water
Kai Lenny has turned the surfing world on its head with his inspiring desire to innovate at every corner.
11 Winter Surf Essentials to Keep You Warm in 2021
Winter surfing doesn't have to be miserable and numb. Each of these items will keep you warmer and more comfortable surfing through the coldest months of the year.
The Birth of the Modern Longboard
The return of the longboard introduced surfers to the "Fun Revolution."
This Is the Story of the First Russian Surfer
Nikolai Petrovich Popov was Russia's first surfer and had to build his own boards and equipment and find his own cold-water breaks to make it happen.
The 5 Best Avalanche Beacons for Backcountry Skiing and Riding
These are the avalanche beacons we use and stake our lives on, so you can enjoy the backcountry with equipment you can trust.
All-Time: Rhode Island on a Perfectly Inhospitable Winter Day
"All-Time" is our new photo series highlighting the best in surf and outdoor photography.
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Nearly everyone agrees that the 3.6 million pounds of nuclear waste sitting at San Onofre is bad. But no one agrees on what to do about it.
Here’s How Josh Kerr Made Parenthood and Life on the World Tour Look So Good
Along with his wife Nikki, Josh has raised two kids on tour.
Ride and Seek: A Sierra Strike Mission With Ian Walsh, Danny Davis, Nick Russell and Jeremy Jones
Big wave surfer Ian Walsh joins some of snowboarding's most iconic figures for a mission in the Sierra Nevada backcountry.
This Is the Dystopian Future of Surf
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We Rode Chest-Deep Powder with Gerry Lopez and Learned the Key to Living a Better Life
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Longboarding Icon Belinda Baggs Might Be the Perfect Surf Mom
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