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Pro Surfers to Honor ‘Female Heroes’ in Upcoming World Surf League Tour

World Surf League is acknowledging International Women’s Day this year in a very cool way: celebrating inspirational women in sports history.

Written by Mary Murphy March 03, 2022

5 Life-Changing Surf Retreats to Attend in 2022

Surf retreats offer the opportunity to venture to a tropical destination and spend a week fully immersed in the sport. There, you can meet like-minded…

Written by Rebecca Parsons February 23, 2022

What Makes Moana Jones Wong the World’s Best Pipe Surfer? Watch and Learn

Moana Jones Wong is as smooth as a surfer can get. Watch the 22-year-old World Surf League Pro Pipeline champ do what she does best.

Written by Sam Anderson February 10, 2022

Kelly Slater Wins Record 8th Pipeline Title; May Push for World Record

Kelly Slater won the first event on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour at Oahu’s Banzai Pipeline. Will the GOAT pursue a record 12th…

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2022

‘Raft the Grand Canyon’ Music Video Is So Nerdy, It’s Hip

In what could be described as a millennial version of Weird Al in the wild, a band of jolly river rats sing, dance, and raft…

Written by Jilli Cluff February 04, 2022

Incoming: Wyve 3D-Printed Surfboards Glide on Bioplastics, Not Foam

Wyve looks to have set the new benchmark for sustainable surfboard designs with its latest 3D-printed surfboards.

Written by Sam Anderson February 04, 2022

Friday Vibes: POV Pipeline With Dylan Lightfoot Brings the Mellow

Watch Dylan Lightfoot and Chris Rogers’ ‘Surfing JBay’ for a guaranteed Friday mellow-out. POV pipeline cruising and chill music? Full send.

Written by Sam Anderson January 21, 2022

Not Just for Rowing: Hydrow Offers Live and Recorded Classes of All Kinds

Hydrow aims for realism with unique rowing machine tech that responds to your movement. Its live classes are led by expert rowers on waters around…

Relive Hours of World-Class Surfing: Bethany Hamilton & Co. Crush at Da Hui Backdoor Shootout

Watch Bethany Hamilton and other World Surf League women contenders put on a show on day 3 of Hawaii’s Da Hui Backdoor Shootout.

Written by Sam Anderson January 17, 2022

8 Natural Hot Springs to Warm Up in This Winter

Nothing’s better in the wintertime than a dip in a hot spring. While warm baths and backyard spas are nice, there’s something special about soaking…

Written by Rebecca Parsons January 13, 2022

Ride Minnesota’s ‘Wave of the Century’ With Ben Gravy

Surfer Ben Gravy and friends spent winter scoring swells in the Midwest. Watch them catch a legendary day in Minnesota.

Written by Sam Anderson January 12, 2022

They’re Back! Coveted, Super-Limited Black Oru Bay ST Origami Kayaks Return

Today, Oru’s folding kayaks come in a new color (or lack thereof): black. The boats fold down to the size of a suitcase.

Written by Sam Anderson January 11, 2022

Hydrow Magnetic Rowing Machine Simulates Iconic Rows Worldwide

Rowing machine workouts can be anything from wicked-hard to meditative and chill. Now, Hydrow can also make you feel like you’re in a world-class rowing…

Written by Sam Anderson January 06, 2022

Apex Watercraft to Make Whitewater Kayaks: Eric Jackson Brings Us the Ringer

Eric Jackson’s new kayak company, Apex Watercraft — builder of crazy high-end fishing kayaks — will release its first whitewater kayak in 2022.

Written by Bryon Dorr December 28, 2021

7 Adventure Hostels for Outdoor Travelers

Whether you’re skiing or riding groomers, navigating singletrack on your mountain bike, or learning how to surf, here are a handful of the nation’s best…

Written by Morgan Tilton December 27, 2021

Surf Legend Kelly Slater Starts New Fin Company: Endorfins

Surfing’s GOAT debuts something he’s obsessed over since his competition days: ultralight, universally compatible surfboard fins.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 20, 2021

Parched West Receives $200 Million to Refill Largest Reservoir in US

This summer, Nevada’s Lake Mead fell to just 35% full. Now, a collaborative conservation effort takes aim at mitigating a prolonged drought.

Written by Sam Anderson December 17, 2021

Watch the World’s Best Big-Wave Surfers Ride Monsters at 2021 Nazaré Tow Challenge

Big names in big-wave surfing flocked to Portugal’s Silver Coast this week for pristine high lines and world-class barrels.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 14, 2021

Big Waves, Big Stage: Red Bull Magnitude Surf Contest Is Back

Wondering what some of the world’s best surfers are up to? Well, from December to February, a slew of them will be chasing Hawaii’s biggest…

Written by Mary Murphy December 01, 2021

Aussie Surfer Wins Award for Biodegradable Surfboards

Young engineer and surfer Emile Theau won a major startup award for innovating 95% biodegradable performance surfboards. They’re affordable, too.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 15, 2021

Wipeout! SoundSwell Waterproof Headphones Can Go Over the Falls

Independent tech startup SoundSwell introduces the world’s most waterproof headphones, the SoundSwell Smartwatch Series. The earbuds can survive activities from diving to whitewater kayaking, and…

Written by Sam Anderson November 11, 2021

COVID Hurt the Outdoor Economy, but Some Categories Remained Immune

A government report shows the outdoor recreation economy took a big hit from COVID-19 in 2020. But certain sectors flourished.

Written by Sam Anderson November 10, 2021

Waltons Building World-Class Whitewater Park in Rural Arkansas/Oklahoma

In 2023, the Walton Family Foundation, partnering with the Grand River Dam Authority, expects to complete construction on a 30-acre whitewater park.

Written by Yoon Kim November 09, 2021

Upside Down and Backward: Dane Jackson Still Wins the 2021 Green Race

Dane Jackson does it again, winning the coveted glass trophy for the overall win at the 2021 Green Race. But the elusive 4-minute barrier remains…

Written by Bryon Dorr November 09, 2021

These Boots Were Made for Folding: Get to Know the XTRATUF 15-Inch Duck Camo Legacy

XTRATUF 15-inch Duck Camo Legacy is the latest fun model of the brand’s waterproof boots. Wear them in water and muck, or fold them down…

‘My Home Run’: Discover Backyard Whitewater by Standup Paddleboard

Whitewater paddling can be found nearly everywhere. It’s about your love for the sport, who you’re with, and a lot more that makes a river…

Written by Mary Murphy October 29, 2021

Mandatory Gear: Adventure Racing National Championships

Team GearJunkie competed in a National Championship event that required 30 hours of wilderness navigation and a kit of specialized gear.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 26, 2021

Biden Blocks Boundary Waters Mine: Twin Metals May Face 20-Year Ban

On Wednesday, the Biden administration dealt a significant blow to the proposed copper mine just upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the latest…

Written by Sam Anderson October 21, 2021

Slope to Shore: Tatum Monod Packs for All Kinds of Fun

Tatum Monod is most famous for her freeskiing feats, but come summer she rarely travels without a fly rod. We caught up with her on…

Spears, Drones, and Lead: Luggage Dump From a Spearfishing Outfitter

Record spearfisher Cameron Kirkconnell makes his living guiding others to trophy-sized fish. That requires lots of diving gear, electronics, and travel, so he’s well-versed in…

Written by Sponsored Post September 30, 2021

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