Paddling

Kayaking for Beginners: An Essential Checklist

This is the gear you need to start kayaking.

Written by Natasha Buffo June 19, 2020

Surfing on Rocks? This Oahu Surfer Is Fearless

Mason Ho is a professional surfer from Hawaii, so it’s no surprise that his morning sessions feature stunts like this.

Written by Mary Murphy June 10, 2020

Mini Epics: 5 Ways to Create Big Adventure Near Home

You don’t need to travel far to have a lot of fun and scratch the adventure itch. This is how two professional adventure racers will…

Written by Chelsey Magness May 26, 2020

‘Terror Vault’: Watch an Australian Wave Dish Out a Can of Whoop-Ass

A kilometer off the coast of southwestern Australia lies The Right. And judging from this video, it’s one of the nastiest big waves a surfer…

Written by Sean McCoy May 20, 2020

Dream Drop: Kayaker Paddles Over 134-Foot Waterfall

Dane Jackson is one of the best kayakers in the world. This new video of him dropping a massive waterfall will leave you in awe.

Written by Mary Murphy May 19, 2020

5 Surfers Drown in ‘Man-Sized’ Sea Foam Layer

The five men — some of whom were trained lifeguards — drowned off the coast of the Netherlands.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 13, 2020

Dual-Buoyancy PFD: Mustang Survival Khimera Review

This dual-flotation PFD made our 2019 Gear of the Year list for its unique design and performance on the water — here’s why.

Written by Mary Murphy May 07, 2020

Protecting the Box Canyon and Yellowstone River: ‘Our Local Epic’

This full-length documentary is the story of a group of kayakers who came together to protect their local land — a section of the Yellowstone…

Written by Mary Murphy May 04, 2020

Dolphins ‘Glow’ While Swimming Through Bioluminescence

A rare marine phenomenon turns this 59-second video into a work of art.

Written by Mary Murphy April 30, 2020

Near-Death Experience: Watch Flash Flood Trap Team in Slot Canyon

Those who explore slot canyons must constantly consider the risks of flash floods. And when this group chooses to press forward in the face of…

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2020

Sail 2,500 Miles With John John Florence in Search of Idyllic Waves

If there’s ever a time to dream of an incredible ocean adventure, it’s now. And John John Florence captured his in a glorious video for…

Written by Mary Murphy April 27, 2020

Vicariously Hang Ten in NYC Surf Thriller ‘Empire Now’

‘Empire Now’ is a surf thriller. Wondering what kind of film that is? Watch to find out.

Written by Mary Murphy April 21, 2020

Stripped Away: How Cancer Led This Climber to Embrace a New Sport

This short film is full of great storytelling: It’s pensive, deep, and immersive. But it’s part of a much greater story.

Written by Mary Murphy April 13, 2020

Watch a Young Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins Star in a Dirtbag Classic

Patagonia released the full 1968 ‘Mountain of Storms’ film on its YouTube channel.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 09, 2020

Watch Australia’s Best Surf Film of the Year (According to Nikon)

In partnership with Surfing Australia, the Nikon Surf Photo and Video of the Year awards celebrate the very best in Australian surf photography and videography.…

Written by Sean McCoy April 06, 2020

Watch Free Surf Movies at the Virtual ‘Lockdown Film Festival’

To keep the stoke going, London Surf Film Festival created a ‘lockdown’ film fest of seven independent films.

Written by Mary Murphy April 01, 2020

Renowned Photographer’s Stunning Images Document Iceland’s Glacial Rivers

If you’re in quarantine, discover adventure in Chris Burkard’s latest book: a 7-year-long photo essay of some of Iceland’s most beautiful landscapes.

Written by Mary Murphy March 30, 2020

Damned, Then Un-Dammed: The Story of the Free-Flowing Yellowstone River

In the 1970s, a national energy shortage almost dammed the Yellowstone River. This short doc tells the story of how it was saved.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 26, 2020

500-Pound Marlin Drags Kayaker 15 Miles Out to Sea

Most people won’t catch a 500-pound marlin in their lifetimes. These guys decided to do it from a kayak.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 20, 2020

‘Electric Wave’ Pushes Surfing’s Aesthetic Possibilities

This half surf, half arthouse-cinema film is mesmerizing. Watch artificial wave riding like you’ve never seen before.

Written by Mary Murphy March 19, 2020

‘The Salt Trail’ Reveals the Emotional Journey of Chasing Waves

A life of surfing isn’t all kittens and rainbows — it’s hard work, saltwater-drenched clothes, and sacrifice.

Written by Mary Murphy March 11, 2020

Watch Crazy Canadians Paddle the Grand Canyon in Tandem Canoes

‘The Canyon by Canoe’ is an ode to both the history of the canoeing and the crazy future the sport holds.

Written by Mary Murphy March 10, 2020

Ski & Surf: Getting the Best Out of Vancouver Island

Dreaming of skiing and surfing in the same day? Here’s how to pull off one of the world’s few ski-to-surf trips on Vancouver Island.

Written by Morgan Tilton February 11, 2020

Missing Surf? Hang Ten on Canada’s Epic Swells This Winter

The Canadian side of Lake Erie has some amazing surfing. And these local filmmakers set out to prove it.

Written by Mary Murphy February 10, 2020

This Surfer Is Challenging Stereotypes One Wave at a Time

Danielle Lyons is more than just a surfer girl — she’s a mentor and leader shaking up surf stereotypes.

Written by Mary Murphy February 05, 2020

Think Plastic Pollution Isn’t a Big Problem? Think Again

Beach bum surfers and hardcore climate activists have more in common now than ever before. And ‘Surfers Against Sewage’ is a great example.

Written by Mary Murphy February 04, 2020

This Barrel at Surf Break ‘Jaws’ Could Win Wave of the Year

Let’s all take a moment to gawk at this mindblowing tube by Billy Kemper at the surf break called Jaws.

Written by Sean McCoy January 30, 2020

Blind Mountaineer Kayaks Grand Canyon in ‘The Weight of Water’

Everest climber and all-around adventurer Erik Weihenmayer stars in ‘The Weight of Water,’ a film in which he takes on paddling the Grand Canyon.

Written by Mary Murphy January 06, 2020

Paddle Powerhouse Pelican Supersizes, Buys Confluence Outdoor

Pelican International made huge news today in the paddling world by acquiring Confluence Outdoor, which owns brands like Wilderness Systems, Mad River Canoe, and more.

Written by Mary Murphy December 17, 2019

Illegal Skateboarding Launched This Cutting-Edge Helmet Brand: Here’s How

Sweet Protection builds some of the most advanced ski, bike, and whitewater helmets on the planet. But its roots trace back to illegal halfpipes hidden…

Written by Sponsored Post December 09, 2019

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