Hikers Attacked By ‘One Or More’
Bears at Yellowstone
A pair of hikers were attacked by “one or more bears” on the
afternoon of May 4. They sustained injuries from the attack, National Parks
Service (NPS) said in a press release, but no other details of their condition
were shared. Temporary closures have been implemented as a result while NPS
investigates the incident, including several trails, backcountry campsites, and
more. The incident occurred
22min
Fred Pompermayer on the Journey of a
Big Wave Photographer
Fred Pompermayer. If you’ve ever read a photo credit, that
name should ring a bell. Fred’s work has been featured in a who’s who of your
favorite magazines and websites, from The Inertia to National Geographic to
Surfline . If the surf is huge and heavy, Fred is there to capture it. Some
might call him one of the preeminent surf photographers of our time. But the
Brazilian has come a long way to
29min
Do Women Really Pace Marathons Better
than Men?
It’s well-established that women are better at pacing
marathons than men are—that is, they’re less likely to go out too fast and then
slow down dramatically in the second half of the race. By “well-established,” I
mean that there are numerous scientific papers analyzing real-world marathon
results that come to this conclusion, and plenty of press coverage spreading
this message to the general pub
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Local Motion Surf Into Summer
Presented by HTA Puts Ala Moana Bowls Back on the QS Map
Pivotal Final Stop for Longboarders Will Determine 2026/2027
WSL Longboard Tour Qualifiers Regional Contenders Return to Action at Iconic
South Shore Staple Event Pictured: The iconic lineup of Ala Moana Bowls plays
host to both the Qualifying Series (QS) and Longboard Regional Qualifying
Series (LQS) once more. Credit : WSL/
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Cheese, Quality, Value, & Pricing
w/ Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray’s Cheese
Cheese can cost $12 a pound, or upwards of $100 for a wheel
of the same size. So what is actually driving that difference in price? In this
episode, Eli and Elizabeth Chubbuck of
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Wolf Tooth has added a bigger, more supportive gravity pedal
to its clipless lineup. Here’s our take on how the SHIFT stacks up. The post
appeared first on BLISTER .
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Would Jesus Christ surf a thruster, a
fish or be a “super nice Joel Tudor longboarder”?
The noted rabbi Jesus Christ, described as the King of the
Jews in a song composed in
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The post appeared first on Carvemag.com .
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Destination Defender East: Catch Amy
Jane David’s Film this May
We caught up with pro skier Amy Jane David to talk about her
project, The Way Back , and its screening at Destination Defender East . This
May 15–17, TGR is heading to the
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A Hiker Died on a Popular SoCal
Trail. Experts Say the Route Is Safe If You Follow These Rules.
Hiker
dies after fall Mt Wilson
A fatal accident on the Mount Wilson Trail near
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A Hiker Died on a Popular SoCal
Trail. Experts Say the Route Is Safe If You Follow These Rules.
Hiker
dies after fall Mt Wilson
A fatal accident on the Mount Wilson Trail near
18h
Duke Kahanamoku Speaks in Rare,
Unearthed Interview (Video)
Duke Kahanamoku is surfing’s most celebrated and iconic
characters. Period. He pioneered modern-day surfing, introducing it to the
world with his surfing exhibitions throughout the early 20th century; he was an
Olympic gold medalist; he embodied the Aloha spirit; and he was an all-around
waterman, unmatched in today’s world. And yet, it’s uncommon that we actually
get to see The Duke speak. So, w
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Nathan Florence Got Humbled by This
Ultra-Heavy Slab
Learning the intricacies of a new wave can take time. And
when it’s a heavy slab far out to sea with sharp coral heads and treacherous
currents, it can be flat-out scary. Nathan Florence and his brother Ivan
visited a remote slab at an undisclosed location somewhere in
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28ft ‘Monster’ Waves Pummel Lake
Superior in Historic Great Lakes Swell (Video)
The biggest waves in the world, obviously, occur in the
ocean. From the spots we know and love (maybe more so fear) the most, like,
Nazaré in Portugal, Jaws on Maui, and Maverick’s in California. But while
freshwater bodies of water may not quite rival their saltwater counterparts,
the waves on the Great Lakes can get quite big. Like recently, as seen below.
View this post on Instagram The footag
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Nathan Florence Got Humbled by This
Ultra-Heavy Slab
Learning the intricacies of a new wave can take time. And
when it’s a heavy slab far out to sea with sharp coral heads and treacherous
currents, it can be flat-out scary. Nathan Florence and his brother Ivan
visited a remote slab at an undisclosed location somewhere in Asia, showing
that even for the pros, there is a learning curve when surfing new waves.
Nathan got rag-dolled and pushed onto ank
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Wavelength
Surf Magazine – since 1981
Coming Up: Second Hi-Land Fling in
the World’s Best Wave Park
Time to return to Scotland. The post appeared first on
Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981 .
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Wavelength
Surf Magazine – since 1981
Watch: Rán, An Arctic Hell Slab
Like Tahiti but in the Arctic. The post appeared first on
Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981 .
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Ski and Snowboard Visits in the U.S.
Dropped 14% in 2025-2026
Ski
visits drop 9 million
Data from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Tuesday
doubled down on a trend ski resorts have known and seen for years: they’re at
the mercy of how much snowfall Mother Nature delivers each season. Overall
visitation throughout the U.S. dropped by roughly 14 million in the 2025-2026
winter compared to the previous year, which the association attributed to the
lowest national snowfall total
19h
What Goes in the Creek Goes to the
Beach: Orange County's Poison Problem
The next time you're sitting in the lineup at Doheny,
consider what's upstream. San Juan Creek, which drains directly into the beach,
runs through one of the most chemically managed waterways in Southern
California. For years, Orange County flood control crews have been spraying an
estimated 150,000 gallons of herbicide annually along the county's creeks and
irrigation channels — glyphosate (aka
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Raimana Tells Story of Almost Getting
Brained by a Jet Ski at Teahupo’o
Raimana Van Bastolaer is a certifiable surf legend. Even
before the Tahitian became known for his absurd skill in guiding both neophytes
and pros into Kelly Slater’s manufactured wave , he was making his mark on the
history of the sport, especially in the giant waves of Tahiti. In a recent
appearance on Sterling Spencer’s podcast Pinch My Salt , Raimana brought out
his treasure trove of wild tale
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A Wakesurfing Group Is Suing a Small
Town in Wisconsin Over a Ban on Wake Boats
A group of wakesurfers believes that the town of Elkhart
Lake, Wisconsin unconstitutionally banned wakesurfing boats from its 292-acre
lake. They’re seeking to nullify the ordinance and $4 million for the loss of
not being able to use their boats, docking fees, and emotional damages. The
town passed an ordinance in November 2025 that banned boats that “employ
ballast tanks, ballast bags or fins t
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Raimana Tells Story of Almost Getting
Brained by a Jet Ski at Teahupo’o
Raimana Van Bastolaer is a certifiable surf legend. Even
before the Tahitian became known for his absurd skill in guiding both neophytes
and pros into Kelly Slater’s manufactured wave , he was making his mark on the
history of the sport, especially in the giant waves of Tahiti. In a recent
appearance on Sterling Spencer’s podcast Pinch My Salt , Raimana brought out
his treasure trove of wild tale
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Emergency Closures in Yellowstone
After First Bear Attack of 2026
Two
hikers injured by bears
As spring settles into the Rockies, the Yellowstone
Ecosystem is waking up. The West and North entrances are buzzing as roads begin
to open for the 2026 summer season. But with the melting snow and opening trails
comes the return of the park’s most powerful residents: bears. While males
began waking in early March, females with cubs are now joining them in the hunt
for post-hibernation calories.
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Unrailistic 2026 Pushed Rail Skiing
Further Than Ever
After previewing Red Bull Unrailistic a week ago , we
figured there was a decent chance the event would live up to the hype. It did
more than that. What went down in Åre, Sweden this past week wasn’t just
another slopestyle contest with some creative rail setups thrown in. Red Bull
Unrailistic 2026 felt like a glimpse into where park skiing is headed; less
polished, less predictable, and way more
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Climbers Rescued From Mt. Everest’s
Khumbu Icefall After Serac Collapses
Climbers
injured in Everest serac collapse
Early on the morning of May 5, two climbers were seriously injured
when a snow bridge collapsed beneath their feet on the Khumbu Icefall, one of
the most dangerous sections of Mount Everest. Thanks to the incredible skill of
the Nepali rescue teams and the helicopter pilots involved in the rescue, both
are stable and expected to make full recoveries. The Khumbu Icefall is a wild
part of one of th
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Zayn Makki, Ben Gravy’s Filmer,
Sustains Severe Spinal Cord Injury
Ben Gravy has built an unlikely career for himself in
surfing. He’s done that by being himself. He’s done that by doing interesting
things that people want to see. He’s done that with the help of a group of his
friends, and now one of them needs help. His longtime filmer/good friend Zayn
Makki recently suffered a life-changing injury after diving off a dock into shallow
water. “On the weekend of
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X Games League’s First Franchise Sale
Signals New Era
The MoonPay X Games League has completed its first major
franchise deal, selling its New York City summer and winter teams to UNA Sports
Group in an eight-figure agreement. While it’s an early commercial milestone
for the league, the move also reinforces how quickly X Games is transitioning
from a standalone event property into a structured, franchise-based sports
system. View this post on Instag
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Zayn Makki, Ben Gravy’s Filmer,
Sustains Severe Spinal Cord Injury
Ben Gravy has built an unlikely career for himself in
surfing. He’s done that by being himself. He’s done that by doing interesting
things that people want to see. He’s done that with the help of a group of his
friends, and now one of them needs help. His longtime filmer/good friend Zayn
Makki recently suffered a life-changing injury after diving off a dock into
shallow water. “On the weekend of
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Jamie O’Brien Gets Barreled at the
Wedge, Rescues a Swimmer, Then Surfs a River Wave
Jamie O’Brien made the most of a trip to California,
managing to squeeze in two radically different surf sessions and save a
struggling swimmer. His day started with a check of the Wedge in Newport Beach,
linking up with local surfers Sage Burke and Kai Thompson. O’Brien’s brand, Fun
Day Surf, which is launching a line of soft-tops in June, sponsors both Burke
and Thompson. They found some sand-s
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Pyzel Breaks Down the ‘Score Lord,’ a
New All-Around Surfboard Built for Everyday Sessions
Jon Pyzel made a name for himself by making surfboards that
work really, really well. That name was amplified by the fact that he’s been
making John John Florence’s surfboards since John John was about six years old,
but a surfboard shaper needs to make surfboards for people who aren’t John John
Florence if they want to make a living. Enter the Score Lord , a new whip from
the hands of Pyzel. I a
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Biarritz: Where Surf Culture Meets
Creative Energy
After a long and rainy winter, flowers are peeking through
the concrete, surfers are donning thinner suits, and beachside surf rental
shacks are creaking open. Biarritz is finally ready and poised for another
tourist season. Once an important whaling village, Biarritz, an opulent French
town located in the southwest corner of France, has grown into a hub for all
things surfing. In recent years, i
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Jet Skier Slams Grey Whale at Very
High Speed off Vancouver Island (Video)
Jet
ski collides with grey whale
Around 7:30pm on Monday, off the coast of Vancouver Island
in Canada, a jet ski driver was zipping along at extremely high speeds when he
struck a grey whale. Immediately, footage of the incident began circulating.
Fears for the whale’s wellbeing, obviously, was of the upmost concern. But the
incident has also sparked an investigation from the Department of Fisheries and
Oceans. View this post on
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Jamie O’Brien Gets Barreled at the
Wedge, Rescues a Swimmer, Then Surfs a River Wave
Jamie O’Brien made the most of a trip to California,
managing to squeeze in two radically different surf sessions and save a
struggling swimmer. His day started with a check of the Wedge in Newport Beach,
linking up with local surfers Sage Burke and Kai Thompson. O’Brien’s brand, Fun
Day Surf, which is launching a line of soft-tops in June, sponsors both Burke
and Thompson. They found some sand-s
23h
Pyzel Breaks Down the ‘Score Lord,’ a
New All-Around Surfboard Built for Everyday Sessions
Jon Pyzel made a name for himself by making surfboards that
work really, really well. That name was amplified by the fact that he’s been
making John John Florence’s surfboards since John John was about six years old,
but a surfboard shaper needs to make surfboards for people who aren’t John John
Florence if they want to make a living. Enter the Score Lord , a new whip from
the hands of Pyzel. I a
23h
Alaska Heli-Ski Guide Dies in
Avalanche
Dylan
Lenzie dies in avalanche
Dylan Lenzie, an Alaska-based heli-ski guide, instructor and
professional observer for the Hatcher Pass Avalanche center was killed in an
avalanche over the weekend. “We are devastated to share that our friend and
colleague, Dylan Lenzie passed away from injuries sustained in an avalanche
accident outside of the forecast area this week,” wrote Hatcher Pass Avalanche
Center in a social media post
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$140 Million in Funding Secured For
Flotilla of Ocean-Powered Data Centers
Peter Thiel, the billionaire German-American entrepreneur
and Paypal founder, has just put up a serious bag of bread behind Panthalassa’s
big scheme of a billion-dollar “ocean data center.” The Ocean Power
Technologies’ conceptual project is now looking closer still yet to becoming
the world’s first data center to harness its energy from the very source of
surfing’s pride and joy, the ocean’s wav
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Florida Man Spotted Hoverboarding
While Dog Drives Jet Ski
Dog
drives jet ski in Florida
A good Jet Ski operator is worth their weight in gold.
Whether they’re towing you in to a Nazare monster or saving your ass after a
Pipeline wipeout, a deftly handled personal watercraft can be a thing of
beauty. And as a Florida YouTuber witnessed first-hand, sometimes the right man
for the job just happens to be a dog. The scene was spotted by 31-year-old
YouTuber Aldo Hafez. “At first I though
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Rocky Mountain Underground is entering the bike world,
starting with a six-bar dual-chain high-pivot Enduro bike. Meet the Nighttrain.
The post appeared first on BLISTER .
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Florida Man Spotted Hoverboarding
While Dog Drives Jet Ski
Dog
drives jet ski in Florida
A good Jet Ski operator is worth their weight in gold.
Whether they’re towing you in to a Nazare monster or saving your ass after a
Pipeline wipeout, a deftly handled personal watercraft can be a thing of
beauty. And as a Florida YouTuber witnessed first-hand, sometimes the right man
for the job just happens to be a dog. The scene was spotted by 31-year-old
YouTuber Aldo Hafez. “At first I though
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Surfers check savings accounts as
Jeff Bezos reportedly shopping megayacht Koru
Nothing but nothing beats surfing from a boat. Waking up
with the roll of the sea, sipping the morning Americano while leaning on the
taffrail, grabbing board and waxing on the sugar scoop before plunging in and
paddling the few short yards, or meters, to the lineup without duck-diving. Paddling
back, two hours later, to lunch on pesce crudo in the salon, washing it down
with a crisp Sancerre, wa
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Snowbird Announces May 10th Closing
Day
Snowbird has announced that the 2025-26 winter season will
come to an end on Sunday, May 10, 2026. While the resort is known for pushing operations
into June, this season’s closing marks a slightly earlier end due to a low
snowfall year. Despite the challenges, “The Bird” remains one of the final
strongholds for spring turns in the Wasatch. Final Operations and Midweek Pause
To preserve the remai
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The apartheid years: how surfing met
South Africa's segregation
In South Africa, apartheid defined public life from 1948
through the early 1990s. The system enforced racial separation at every level.
By the 1960s, much of the world had taken a stand against it. The country was
expelled from the Olympic Games in 1964, and international sports federations
followed with broad boycotts. South African teams were cut off. Foreign
athletes were expected to stay away
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Packed Beach and Perfect Waves: 10
Images From the Gold Coast Pro Finals Day
Gilmore
wins Gold Coast Pro
The first two WSL Championship Tour events at Bells Beach
and Margaret River had their moments, but what happened this weekend at the
Gold Coast Pro made them easily forgettable. While Bells and Margaret battled
poor winds and prolonged lay days, Snapper Rocks delivered non-stop action and
perfect waves, needing just the first four days of the waiting period to crown
champions. A beach packed wit
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28ft Rogue Wave Slams Florida Beach
‘Like a Tsunami’ (Video)
Rogue waves, once the stuff of myth, something sailors mused
about in hushed tones, cowering in the corners of candlelit taverns, are now
being taken seriously. In fact, scientists are even recreating the open ocean
conditions that are the perfect recipe for rogue waves, and studying them in a
laboratory environment. But rogue waves don’t always just hit randomly in the
open ocean; they can strik
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Jamie O’Brien Helps Save Girl Caught
in Heavy Wedge Rip Current (Video)
Typically, this time of year, spring into summer, Jamie
O’Brien tends to float away from his beloved home on the North Shore of Oahu,
in search of waves (specifically of the novelty variety) elsewhere on the
earth. This time, Southern California. First off, O’Brien hit The Wedge –
Newport Beach’s manmade freak of nature wave, which can contort spines, offer
free aquatic chiropractor sessions, and
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Collapsing Ice on Mount Everest
Injured Two Climbers and Prompted a Dramatic Rescue
There was a dramatic rescue in Mount Everest’ s Khumbu Icefall
in the early hours of Tuesday, May 5. Two climbers were airlifted to a hospital
after an ice serac collapsed and buried them. Outside was in Base Camp and
listened to radio communications during the rescue and watched it unfold.
Officials with Nepal’s Department of Tourism also released a statement
providing further details of the acc
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Collapsing Ice on Mount Everest
Injured Two Climbers and Prompted a Dramatic Rescue
There was a dramatic rescue in Mount Everest’ s Khumbu Icefall
in the early hours of Tuesday, May 5. Two climbers were airlifted to a hospital
after an ice serac collapsed and buried them. Outside was in Base Camp and
listened to radio communications during the rescue and watched it unfold.
Officials with Nepal’s Department of Tourism also released a statement
providing further details of the acc
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Gilmore and Ewing Win Gold Coast Pro
Gilmore
wins Gold Coast Pro
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) and Ethan Ewing (AUS) won the Bonsoy
Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM, Stop No. 3 of the 2026 World Surf League (WSL)
Championship Tour (CT). An incredible run of firing conditions lit up the Gold
Coast’s premier point of Snapper Rocks for four days straight, seeing the
world’s best surfers return to competition at the Superbank for the first time
since 2018. Connor O’Leary
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These States Are Going to Have the
Worst Mosquito Problems This Year
Springtime in the United States ushers in longer daylight
hours and warmer weather, ideal for outdoor activities like kayaking , hiking ,
and cycling . Unfortunately, humidity, hot temperatures, and summer storms
create the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed and multiply, increasing
your chances of getting bit while visiting your favorite outdoor spot this
summer. And yes, mosquitoes live
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Indo Strike Mission: Jordy Smith
& Red Bull Crew Score Between Margaret River and Snapper
Jordy Smith links up with Nathan Florence , Jarvis Earle ,
Lukas Skinner and the Red Bull Surfing crew on a quick Indo strike mission,
wedged into the comp run between Margaret River and Snapper Rocks . The edit’s
all gas—clean, mechanical Indo walls, shallow sections, and zero time wasted,
with the crew trading heavy carves, tubes, and high-speed lines. It’s a classic
in-and-out mission: short w
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Built in Pink: The Origin of
Mammoth’s Most Iconic Symbols
If you’ve spent any time in Mammoth over the last two
decades, you’ve seen it. The three-pronged crown. On gondola cars, buses,
stickers slapped across dusty Tacomas in Southern California. On helmets,
hoodies, laptops, lift shacks, and just about anything connected to the
mountain. And if you rode park during the golden era, you remember something
else just as clearly: the pink rails. What most
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Jiujitsu world champ Sandro Santiago
proves effectiveness of grappling in Santa Cruz surf fight
The citizens of pretty northern Californian surf hamlet
Santa Cruz were treated to a terrific display of grappling over the weekend
after an adult learner was humiliated by the noted Brazilian black belt Sandro
Santiago. Santiago, who is a former world champ and founder of a nearby
jiujitsu school , was forced to dispense what is termed “street justice” after
the adult learner started gettin’ a l
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Meet the Women Who Have Been Building
the Cycling Industry All Along
When I first started cycling, I didn’t see many women. In
terms of how the bike industry moved and shaped, the key players looked mostly
male. Bike shops, mechanic spaces, bike races, group rides, Strava commenters.
It’s a lot of guys. But that perspective began to change as I met women who
were not only in the cycling industry, but were shaping it. In 2024, I traveled
to Taipei to attend one of
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Meet the Women Who Have Been Building
the Cycling Industry All Along
When I first started cycling, I didn’t see many women. In
terms of how the bike industry moved and shaped, the key players looked mostly
male. Bike shops, mechanic spaces, bike races, group rides, Strava commenters.
It’s a lot of guys. But that perspective began to change as I met women who
were not only in the cycling industry, but were shaping it. In 2024, I traveled
to Taipei to attend one of
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Defender Service Awards: Driving
Change Since 2021
For the real-life heroes who save lives and aid our
communities when they need it most, getting there is half the battle. For
decades, Defender’s legendary capability has empowered humanitarian efforts,
helping aid workers navigate the rural roads, flood zones, wilderness areas,
and beyond to deliver vital resources like medical attention, rescue, or
emergency food. In 2021, Defender added to tha
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Defender Service Awards: Driving
Change Since 2021
For the real-life heroes who save lives and aid our
communities when they need it most, getting there is half the battle. For
decades, Defender’s legendary capability has empowered humanitarian efforts, helping
aid workers navigate the rural roads, flood zones, wilderness areas, and beyond
to deliver vital resources like medical attention, rescue, or emergency food.
In 2021, Defender added to tha
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Skier Convicted of Manslaughter,
Sentenced to Prison After Crash That Killed 5-Year Old
A 44-year-old man has been convicted of manslaughter after a
2022 skiing collision at Flaine Resort in France that resulted in the death of
a five-year-old who was part of a ski-school lesson. He was given a 12-month
suspended term and ordered to pay €165,000 in damages to the family. “The child
was in a queue behind the group and was about to make a right turn when she was
very violently hit by
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Australian Beachgoers Say Whale
Carcass Removal Put Them at Risk
Sydney
beaches closed after whale
A beached whale causes a stir in any situation. The death of
one of the massive cetaceans is not only heartbreaking, but can lead to
practical issues as to what to do with the remains. In Illawarra, an Australian
coastal region south of Sydney, the removal of a 25-ton sperm whale carcass
caused an uproar, as residents say they did not receive enough warning that it
would be passing by, thus putti
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Stephanie Gilmore Makes History at
Snapper Rocks With Record-Setting 34th CT Win
Gilmore
leads WSL Gold Coast return
"Best day ever." Three words from Stephanie
Gilmore that say everything about what went down at Snapper Rocks on Finals Day
at the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro. That's a big statement coming from the eight-time
world champion, surfing in her 17th Gold Coast Pro, claimed her 34th CT victory
and sixth event win at her home break, cementing her status as the undisputed
GOAT of women's surfing in front of o
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Police Still Can’t Retrieve Body of
American Tourist Killed in Banff
Drowning
incident closes Johnston Canyon
An American has died in Banff, the picturesque mountain town
in Alberta, Canada. However, attempts by authorities to retrieve the man’s body
have so far been stymied due to unfavorable conditions. The 25-year-old tourist
was visiting Banff with friends from Pennsylvania when he went swimming in
Johnston Canyon, as the CBC reports . Banff Royal Canadian Mounted Police
(RCMP) detachment commander S
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World-Class Adaptive Surfing Returns
to Waikīkī May 5–8 — Here's How To Tune In
Queen's Surf Break in Waikīkī is one of those
waves that has seen everything — from Duke Kahanamoku to the modern era of
professional surfing — and from May 5–8, it will once again play host to one of
the most inspiring events on the global surf calendar. The 2026 Hawai'i
Adaptive Surfing Championships return for their 18th year, and if you haven't
tuned in before, this is the year to start payin
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Jordy Smith and Nate Florence Did a
Mentawai Strike Mission
Red Bull has a pretty decent surf team . Kai Lenny. Jordy
Smith. Carissa Moore. Kanoa Igarashi. Caroline Marks. Lucas ‘Chumbo’ Chianca.
Eli Hanneman, Nate Florence, Molly Picklum, Bronson Meydi, Julian Wilson, Caity
Simmers, Erin Brooks… the list goes on. In between Margs and Snapper, a few of
them packed their things and headed from Australia to the Mentawais for a
strike mission, and Jordy Smit
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Steamer Lane Surf Fight Ends With
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Battle on Land
An altercation at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California
ended with one surfer holding the other in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lock and
forcing him to apologize. A six-degree black-belt surfer, Sandro “Batata”
Santiago, founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in Santa Cruz and the Bay
Area, posted videos of the May 2 tussle on his Instagram page, sharing his side
of the story. According to Santiago, he
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Jordy Smith and Nate Florence Did a
Mentawai Strike Mission
Red Bull has a pretty decent surf team . Kai Lenny. Jordy
Smith. Carissa Moore. Kanoa Igarashi. Caroline Marks. Lucas ‘Chumbo’ Chianca.
Eli Hanneman, Nate Florence, Molly Picklum, Bronson Meydi, Julian Wilson, Caity
Simmers, Erin Brooks… the list goes on. In between Margs and Snapper, a few of
them packed their things and headed from Australia to the Mentawais for a
strike mission, and Jordy Smit
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Steamer Lane Surf Fight Ends With
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Battle on Land
An altercation at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California
ended with one surfer holding the other in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lock and
forcing him to apologize. A six-degree black-belt surfer, Sandro “Batata”
Santiago, founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in Santa Cruz and the Bay
Area, posted videos of the May 2 tussle on his Instagram page, sharing his side
of the story. According to Santiago, he
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I Froze My Crocs in Blocks of Ice to
Try a Viral TikTok Trend. It Was Surprisingly Epic.
My doctor friend hates it when I send him texts that start
with, “Hey, how bad of an idea would it be…” But while there’s nothing like
launching an activity with the disapproving wince of a medical professional who
loves you, there are also bad ideas that I’m capable of trying on my own, thank
you very much. The moment I learned of a new viral social media trend that
involves freezing your shoes
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Steph Gilmore’s Win Shows the Old
Guard of Women’s Surfing Refuses to Fade
Gilmore
wins Gold Coast Pro
Millennials have largely commandeered the storylines after
three events on the women’s WSL Championship Tour. In a year where the
up-and-coming generation of women has received the bulk of the attention — even
a red carpet rollout for their Hollywood film premiere — the 30-plus club made
a statement with Steph Gilmore and Lakey Peterson winning the last two events.
They’ve shown they’re still aro
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The Segway Myon Is the Most High-Tech
Ebike I’ve Ever Ridden
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here . Ebikes have hit a new threshold in the past year. The argument for an
ebike has long been to “replace your car,” but those bikes had simply been electrified,
and were not necessarily able to replace your vehicle. The ebikes hitting the
market these days ca
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Flash Review: 26/27 Kästle Sublime 93
Kästle’s brand-new Sublime collection contains their latest
all-mountain offerings, and the Sublime 93 was one of the more surprising skis
we got on this spring. Here are some of our initial thoughts. Blister’s Flash
Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid
subscriptions To get our comprehensive Deep Dives and our initial, unfiltered reports
on new gear, become
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Family of Skier Bernie Rosow Shares
Obituary for Mammoth Mountain Icon
Bernie
Rosow honored with celebrations
Editor’s Note: The family of the late Bernie Rosow asked
that his obituary be shared with industry media. We present it here in full, as
it was given to us. Bernard (Bernie) Rosow died the morning of April 23, 2026,
while hiking up Bloody Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, California. The death was due
to a cardiac issue. He was with friends, including his long time colleague
Christian Pondella, doing wh
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Arapahoe Extends Season Due to May
Snowfall
Arapahoe
Basin extends ski season
Despite a historically warm winter that originally pointed
toward a May 3rd closing, Arapahoe Basin has officially extended its season
through Sunday, May 10th. The decision comes after a timely late-season storm
blanketed Summit County in 14 inches of fresh snow last week. Plus an
additional storm heading their way early this week. The Storm Forecast The
stoke is only getting higher as we look a
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Steph Gilmore’s Win Shows the Old
Guard of Women’s Surfing Refuses to Fade
Gilmore
wins Gold Coast Pro
Millennials have largely commandeered the storylines after
three events on the women’s WSL Championship Tour. In a year where the
up-and-coming generation of women has received the bulk of the attention — even
a red carpet rollout for their Hollywood film premiere — the 30-plus club made
a statement with Steph Gilmore and Lakey Peterson winning the last two events.
They’ve shown they’re still aro
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Steamer Lane Surf Bully Picks Fight
With BJJ Blackbelt and Crumples on the Sand (Video)
There’s a quote attributed to the late Robin Williams, which
goes something like this: “Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they’ve got
nothing to lose.” Perhaps that’s not totally applicable here, but as we
recently reported , there was a fight between two surfers at Santa Cruz,
California’s premier righthander, Steamer Lane. It was over an argument of
priority. And one person involved was a
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Zack Flores Surfs a Literal Chunk of
Foam (and He Does It Well)
Surfboard shapers don’t get enough credit . They take hunk
of foam and carve them into the most beautiful arrows of fun. The little
details that turn an average board into a magic one are held in the minds of
shapers. Knowing how to surf well is important for a person making surfboards,
because those little tweaks make huge differences in how a surfboard rides.
Zack Flores is both an amazing shap
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Zack Flores Surfs a Literal Chunk of
Foam (and He Does It Well)
Surfboard shapers don’t get enough credit . They take hunk of
foam and carve them into the most beautiful arrows of fun. The little details
that turn an average board into a magic one are held in the minds of shapers.
Knowing how to surf well is important for a person making surfboards, because
those little tweaks make huge differences in how a surfboard rides. Zack Flores
is both an amazing shap
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Stories from the Field: Caroline
Gleich, McKenna Peterson, Anne Wangler, & Sierra Schlag (Ep.404)
Today you’ll hear McKenna Peterson and Anne Wangler talk about
their recent trips to Alaska; Caroline Gleich talks about some of the very big
objectives she’s been working on; and leading the conversation is the
multi-talented skier, storyteller, and filmmaker, Sierra Schlag. The post
appeared first on BLISTER .
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6 Sustainable Eco-Drive Watches for
Grads and Dads
For some occasions, there’s no gift like a really good
watch. That’s because a high-quality timepiece is both elegant and practical,
and that’s a rare combination. So whether you’re celebrating a new graduate
embarking on the next stage of life or a dad crushing the parent stage of life,
a great watch is the way to go. Just make it something special, like a Citizen
watch powered by any light with
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Here’s a shoe test you don’t see everyday. Nike ACG’s new
Pegasus Trail earned my trust when it delivered enough stopping power to keep
more than 320 pounds from careening off a steep, mud-slicked bluff into the
ocean. Those pounds weren’t all mine: The weight included two sled dogs—rescues
I’d just taken charge of—with a lot of excess energy. The best way to burn it
off? Turning my body into the
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Donovan Rice on Engineering
Colorado’s Newest Thru-Hike
The Colorado Trail is iconic, but for those like their views
with a little exposure, it’s just the beginning. Enter Donovan “Iceman” Rice
and the
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Steph Gilmore, Ethan Ewing Win Gold
Coast Pro
Gilmore
wins Gold Coast Pro
Steph Gilmore picked a great event to pull herself out of an
early season drought that had seen her lose her first two opening heats at
Bells and
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