Paddle Powerhouse: PFD, Watersports Brands MTI and Mustang Survival Merge
Two major PFD brands — MTI and Mustang Survival — are merging to bring more paddlesports gear to the market.
Free Gear Fridays: KEEN Astoria West Sandal Giveaway
This week, five lucky winners will receive a new pair of KEEN Astoria West Sandals!
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A Return to Home Waters for the Shoshone-Bannock People
Through guided river trips, Jessica and Sammy Matsaw have created a corridor of connection for their tribal youth and people through their project, River Newe. A film from the ongoing ‘Just Add Water’ series brings light to their effort.
Triathlon Checklist: Race Day Gear
You’ve been training for this moment for months: It’s race day. Do you have all of the gear you need for your upcoming triathlon? Be ready with this checklist.
6 Tips to Pack Like a Pro for Your Next Backcountry Adventure
Dave and Amy Freeman literally spent a full year in the backcountry. So they know what to pack and what to leave at home for an efficient trip into the wilderness.
The Storied Fishing Legacy of a Cuban Political Refugee
From the outside, you might see a young man fishing tarpon from a canoe, which is impressive enough. But if you dig deeper, the story is even more powerful.
‘Most Advanced Fishing Kayak’: World Champ Launches $8,000 Apex Watercraft
With a carbon fiber hull and design that mixes stand-up paddleboards with sit-on-top kayaks, Apex Watercraft gives anglers a new type of fishing vessel.
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Paralympian Angela Madsen Dies in Pacific Crossing
The three-time Paralympic medalist died at sea earlier this week. She leaves behind an impressive legacy.
The Best Dry Bags of 2020
We tested and reviewed the best dry bags of 2020, including the YETI Panga Waterproof Duffel and top picks from SealLine, NRS, and more.
Kayaking for Beginners: An Essential Checklist
This is the gear you need to start kayaking.
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.
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 keep the fun going this summer.
‘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 can (try to) ride.
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.
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.
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.
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 River.
Dolphins ‘Glow’ While Swimming Through Bioluminescence
A rare marine phenomenon turns this 59-second video into a work of art.
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 risks, they nearly pay the ultimate price.
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 your vicarious enjoyment.
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.
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.
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.
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. And this year, Russell Bierke’s film ‘Flow State’ rose to the top.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
