Paddling

GoPro Mountain Games Recap: From Kayaks to Splash Dogs, the Games Have It All

To call the GoPro Mountain Games frenetic may be an understatement. The 20th anniversary of the all-things-outdoors festival in Vail this past weekend offered an…

Written by David Young June 15, 2022

Catch Waves, Track Waves: Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Drops ‘Surf Edition’ Watch

I am a huge water person. Surf. Swim. Standup paddle. Body board. Although I’ve never been a competitive water sports athlete, I do like to…

Written by Rebecca Parsons June 15, 2022

Add This ‘Smartfin’ to Your Surfboard to Collect Data, Protect Oceans

Get the ‘raddest ride’ and help gather critical ocean data just by replacing your board’s fin? Enter Smartfin.

Written by Sam Anderson June 13, 2022

Historic Flooding Closes Yellowstone National Park, Montana Roadways

Tourism shuts down in parts of Montana as extremely hazardous flooding conditions continue across the state.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 13, 2022

Timex Tackles Ocean Plastic With ‘Waterbury Ocean’ Watch Collection

Timex introduces the Waterbury Ocean watch in a joint effort to celebrate World Ocean Day and help reduce ocean plastics.

Written by Sam Anderson June 08, 2022

3 Friends to Cross Lake Ontario on SUPs in Protection of Great Lakes

Three men will cross Lake Ontario on standup paddleboards this month as part of an epic 7-year quest to paddle across five Great Lakes.

Written by Mary Murphy June 07, 2022

Watch Live: 9 Years Later, Red Bull Cliff Diving Champs Returns to Boston

Take Olympic-level diving and multiply that by three — that’s the extreme nature of the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series. Watch the only North American…

Written by Mary Murphy June 04, 2022

Women-Founded Carve Designs Honors Mothers in Brand Film

Exploring the idea that we borrow Earth from our children instead of inheriting it from our ancestors, Carve Designs’ film, ‘Mothers, Purpose, and the Future,’…

Written by Heather Hendricks May 27, 2022

Rescued Last Year, Adventure Kayaker Tries California-to-Hawaii Paddle Again

One man’s bid to become the second solo kayaker to paddle from California to Hawaii ended in an early rescue last year. Now, he’s back…

Written by Sam Anderson May 27, 2022

GSI Outdoors Acquired by Pelican International Paddle Sports Co.

Quebec, Canada-based Pelican International, Inc. will now operate GSI Outdoors as a standalone business. GSI joins Pelican’s growing asset profile.

Written by Sam Anderson May 20, 2022

‘Brainwaves’: Balancing Professional Kayaking With Post-Concussion Syndrome

‘Brainwaves’ follows Brooke Hess, a top kayaker, on her journey through a severe concussion, post-concussive syndrome, and back to kayaking.

Written by T. Kirby Kahl May 18, 2022

‘The Great Danish Paddle’: Casper Steinfath to SUP 900 Miles Around Denmark

‘WTF am I doing?’ We’re also wondering that as we follow along with Casper Steinfath on his latest long-distance adventure.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 11, 2022

How a Fly Fisherman & Chef Found Solace in the Outdoors

Fly fisherman and chef Ranga Perera casts with his whole heart after a health scare. See his story in this Stio short film.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 04, 2022

Expert Paddleboarders Teach You How to Gear Up for a SUP Expedition

Two expert paddleboarders share their advice on the skills you need before taking to open waters and how to pack for SUP expeditions.

Whitewater Park Tragedy: Teen Surfer Dies After Being Trapped Underwater

Friends pulled 17-year-old Ben Murphy from the water at the Bend Whitewater Water Park on Saturday; however, it was confirmed he passed away on Sunday.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 03, 2022

Budget Brand iROCKER Dives Into Ultralight SUPs: All Around 10′ Ultra Series Paddleboard Review

We tested iROCKER’s new paddleboard model, which debuted online this weekend. Here’s the verdict on the brand’s first ultralight paddleboard.

Written by Mary Murphy May 03, 2022

See How America’s Largest Packaging Producer Is Ditching Plastic

How can the U.S.’s largest packaging company fight ocean pollution? Find out in ‘Journey to a New Earth,’ episode 1.

Written by Hrisafie Hariklea Hadgis April 28, 2022

Fire Causes ‘Total Loss’ at Former Olympic Venue Ocoee Whitewater Center

Southeast Tennessee’s Ocoee Whitewater Center attracted up to 300,000 visitors per year. Early Tuesday, a fire consumed it.

Written by Sam Anderson April 28, 2022

Adrenaline Rush: How Fishing Saved This Competitive Kayak Angler

Annie Nagel’s life changed for good after a serious car accident on her 18th birthday. Learn how kayak fishing saved her.

Written by Sam Anderson April 25, 2022

Go Fish: Paddleboard While You Cast on the iROCKER BLACKFIN Model XL SUP

iROCKER offers both hard and inflatable SUPs designed to take on a variety of nautical adventures. The brand designed the BLACKFIN Model XL to handle…

Watch Kayaker Nouria Newman Set a World Record in ‘Wild Waters’

Olympian Nouria Newman is perhaps the most gifted kayaker of her time. This film by Red Bull documents her journey to clinch a world record.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 19, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a SUP Package From Sea Gods!

This week, two lucky winners will receive either a 2022 Diatom iSUP package or a Carta Marina iSUP package from Sea Gods to get on…

Amputee Swimmer Sets 2 Guinness World Records

Omar Hegazy now holds two underwater records: the longest distance swam in one breath and the longest distance swam in one breath with fins.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 14, 2022

‘Black Tie’ Gear Delivery Debuts Rentals in 4 Big Mountain Towns: MTB, 4×4, Moto, and More

North America’s largest ski and snowboard rental delivery service swaps snow sports for sunshine in its new summer rental program.

Written by Sam Anderson April 12, 2022

Biggest Wave Ever Surfed? Watch Mason Barnes Shred Legendary Swell

Mason Barnes surfed an absolute monster at Nazaré this month. Watch this raw footage of what might be the new world record.

Written by Sam Anderson April 07, 2022

Appease the ‘Sea Gods’: Check Out the Brand’s 2022 Inflatable Standup Paddleboards

Sea Gods makes inflatable standup paddleboards for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike. Its line of 2022 SUPs introduces a new PVC construction and refined board…

Better Buoyancy: Seaview Palawan Inflatable Snorkeling Vest Review

Ditch the orange rectangle: Palawan’s adjustable snorkeling vest lets snorkelers choose whether they want to bob gently along the surface or get up close and…

Written by Josh Wussow April 06, 2022