Freesurf Magazine

Kelly Slater Says Unarmed Home Intruders ‘Deserve to Be Shot’

Kelly Slater, the 11-time world surfing champion known for his terrific competitive prowess as well as his multi-pronged counterattacks on Instagram , has ignited discussion this weekend with a controversial take on Elon Musk’s X. Responding to a post posing the question of whether a homeowner should be permitted to blow holes in an unarmed intruder, Slater wrote: “Anyone dumb enough to break in

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Yago Dora, Surfing’s 2025 World Champion, Parts With Longtime Sponsor

Interesting times we’re living in, when surfing’s reigning world champion parts ways with his longtime sponsor less than four months after winning his maiden world title. But that’s just business. Yago Dora’s contract with Volcom, which has sponsored the Brazilian since he was 15, has officially come to an end after a 14-year partnership. The Stone adorned Yago’s nose as he went from gromhood to

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Flowers for the Comment Brigade: BeachGrit Readers Elevate Discussion After Bondi Atrocity

What a few days. Beginning with DR sharing his experience of the horrors of the Bondi massacre , to hundreds of comments over six articles by four esteemed BeachGrit writers (three established, one new one , already established in the larger surf writing ecosystem). And maybe it was the vulnerability shown by DR to start it off, in his own curmudgeonly way, but of the hundreds of comments on thes

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TGR Olympic Profile: Gus Kenworthy

As the 2026 Olympic Games slide into view, we want to take a chance to give this group of extraordinary winter athletes their flowers. Their stories are as compelling as the medals they chase. In this series, TGR profiles the athletes at the forefront of their disciplines. From Halfpipe to Super G, these are the skiers and snowboarders putting it all on the line for Olympic glory. This series giv

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No Vest? No Problem For This Charger at Thumping Puerto Escondido

The first time I heard of Kyllian Guerin, a 15-year-old French “super grom,” the country’s next big thing, poised to rise before he could legally rent a car. Sure, he’s good, I mused, but it seemed a hyperbolic label. I should have bought the stock back then. By the time Kyllian ended his teenage years, the young regularfoot was highly proficient in finding tubes all over the world. He’s racked u

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Jet Ski Gets Swallowed by Massive Wave at Nazaré (Video)

In big waves, it’s typically the surfers who suffer the worst wipeouts. But there’s a lot more that goes into big wave surfing, besides the brave souls actually riding the waves. There’s safety teams, videographers, tow partners, etc. And occasionally, they find themselves in the line of fire as well – especially at spots like Nazaré , Portugal. For instance, below. Laurent Pujol, the Emmy Award-

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Boardistan

The Pure Stoke of Sliding on Snow

When the editors of The Snowboarder’s Journal decided to go with a pure stoke photo for the cover of their print magazine, they never imagined how far the story of Mike Yoshida’s photo would carry. . . or, maybe they did.

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This Bright Pink, 11’6” Surfboard Mysteriously Went Missing in Nazaré; the Police Laughed

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrés Sánchez (@gramdres) After changing out of his wetsuit in Nazaré, Portugal , Pete “Luigi” Shaw walked back down the beach to grab the surfboard he’d left less than 50 feet from his car. It was gone. This wasn’t a board someone could casually pick up and run away with. It was an 11’6”, bright pink gun weighing roughly 50 pounds. Shaw thought it wa

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Filipe Toledo Wants Olympic Medal, Says Not Winning Another World Title Won’t Hurt His Legacy

Filipe Toledo recently opened his new Rio de Janeiro home to Brazilian media outlet Globo for an interview and photo shoot. He spoke about his desire to win an Olympic medal and made it clear he doesn’t need a third world title to validate his career. “I want to be champion again, of course. But I don’t want that commitment of ‘if I don’t win, it tarnishes my legacy,’” Toledo said in Portuguese a

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This Is What the South Bay of Los Angeles Looks Like When the Surf Gets Heavy

A week or so ago, heavy surf hit Los Angeles — and El Porto took it head on. This wasn’t the biggest day L.A. has ever seen — but it was heavy. An open-ocean style swell hit El Porto head on, pushing massive amounts of water straight into the coastline. Only a few surfers paddled out. Most stood on the sand and watched. I followed pro surfer Kei Kobayashi as he made the decision to paddle straigh

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Chaos in surfing after bodyboard film declared best of 2025

Well anyhow… here we are near the end of the year, the time when “best of 2025” lists begin popping, ranking and regulating music, restaurants, fashion and film. Over on Pitchfork, for example, The Replacements album Let It Be (Deluxe Edition) is up for remaster of the year and do you have a strong opinion Minneapolis quartet? I didn’t, really, until hearing Paul Westerberg’s Waiting for Somebody

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Best Budget Surf Trips That Won't Break the Bank (Much)

One of the main reasons surfers tend not to travel further afield is down to one thing—cost. Why should you spend your hard-earned coin going halfway round the world when you can find decent surf way closer to home for half the price? Surf travel can be transformative—but that doesn't mean much if you've broken your bank beyond repair to get there. Some surf locales over the globe relish in an ul

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Surf News Network

THE TRIPLE CROWN IS BACK BUT ARE SURF CONTEST DEAD? – SUNSET PRO

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Backcountry Magazine

Avalanche Aware: AIARE’s new free, online course

On a morning in December, I sat down on my couch with a cup of coffee and my laptop. It’s 6:30 a.m. Snow and wind pelt the living room window, but it’s still too dark to see. I have an hour before my first meeting of the day, and I plan to fill that time with something productive. I navigate to avalancheaware.com , the home page for Avalanche Aware, a free course from the American Institute for A

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These Photos of Ski Fashion from the 70s Prove Style Is Timeless

Ahh, the 70s, the golden age of ski fashion. Fitted jackets, tighter pants, and lots of color blocking—ski outerwear from the 1970s was made to stand out and endure the test of time. Any self-respecting skier—we don’t care how old or young—should have at least one vintage 70s ski piece in their gear closet that they proudly wear in the spring, when “that reliable nylon” is in season. If you don’t

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The Top 7 Winter Destinations Around the World

If you don’t consider yourself a “winter person, ” then you haven’t visited the destinations on this list. Even though I’m a beach girl at heart, I’ve come to love snow season. There’s something magical about the way newly fallen snow glistens in the sunlight and how ice can glow a brilliant hue of blue. Snowboarding fresh powder gives me the same thrill as surfing an ocean wave, and sledding sti

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‘60 Minutes’ Went to Everest. Sherpa Nima Made It Possible.

Everest, Earth’s highest mountain, needs no introduction. Those are the opening lines of an upcoming special that takes the 60 Minutes investigative team to Everest Base Camp . And when the television show that has been around since 1968 spends ten days trekking to one of the most sought-after mountains in the world, they, too, need no introduction. Outside was given an exclusive first viewing of

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The Science Behind Why We Feast During the Holidays—and Why It’s Totally Fine

I didn’t even like the pie. It was too sweet and store-bought. Still, there I was—standing barefoot in the kitchen, fork in hand, jeans already unbuttoned, eating it straight from the plastic container. I wasn’t hungry, but I was still eating. The holiday kitchen is its own ecosystem—spices in the air, the familiar clutter of dishes, the hum of a full house. We eat past the point of hunger, not o

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

‘60 Minutes’ Went to Everest. Sherpa Nima Made It Possible.

Everest, Earth’s highest mountain, needs no introduction. Those are the opening lines of an upcoming special that takes the 60 Minutes investigative team to Everest Base Camp . And when the television show that has been around since 1968 spends ten days trekking to one of the most sought-after mountains in the world, they, too, need no introduction. Outside was given an exclusive first viewing of

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Holiday Deep Days: Where to Find the Best Snow in Canada Right Now

The wait is officially over. If you’ve been watching the charts, you know that the Canadian interior is currently the place to be. A massive atmospheric river followed by a polar push has turned the “Great White North” into a literal white room. 1. Revelstoke, BC: 187″ (475 cm) Revelstoke Mountain Resort is currently leading the charge with a massive 187” (475 cm) of cumulative snowfall. Just las

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TGR Olympic Profile: Alex Hall

As the 2026 Olympic Games slide into view, we want to take a chance to give this group of extraordinary winter athletes their flowers. Their stories are as compelling as the medals they chase. In this series, TGR profiles the athletes at the forefront of their disciplines. From Halfpipe to Super G, these are the skiers and snowboarders putting it all on the line for Olympic glory. We’ll give you

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Senator Mike Lee pushes park sales

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Earlier this week, Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee proposed an amendment to the Senate appropriations bill that critics said would pave the way for the sale of national parks. After widespread outcry, Lee has backed down, his office confirmed to Outside. If passed, his measure would have removed language from an upcoming spending bill that requires the federal government to protect and maintain

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Bondi Bloodshed Proves It: God Won’t Save Us – Only Nature Can

I am a godless man. I am an apolitical man. And I see these facts less as choice than necessity. We all live in fear, in an increasingly alien world. We are lonely ghosts at the bottom of a deep sea, wandering through tangled kelp forests of ideologies and dogma, just trying to see. And knowing that behind each gently waving frond might be the open maw of a monster. Too often, that monster is us.

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Senator Mike Lee pushes park sales

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Earlier this week, Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee proposed an amendment to the Senate appropriations bill that critics said would pave the way for the sale of national parks. After widespread outcry, Lee has backed down, his office confirmed to Outside. If passed, his measure would have removed language from an upcoming spending bill that requires the federal government to protect and maintain

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This Bright Pink, 11’6” Surfboard Mysteriously Went Missing in Nazaré; the Police Laughed

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrés Sánchez (@gramdres) After changing out of his wetsuit in Nazaré, Portugal , Pete “Luigi” Shaw walked back down the beach to grab the surfboard he’d left less than 50 feet from his car. It was gone. This wasn’t a board someone could casually pick up and run away with. It was an 11’6”, bright pink gun weighing roughly 50 pounds. Shaw thought it wa

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Filipe Toledo Wants Olympic Medal, Says Not Winning Another World Title Won’t Hurt His Legacy

Filipe Toledo recently opened his new Rio de Janeiro home to Brazilian media outlet Globo for an interview and photo shoot. He spoke about his desire to win an Olympic medal and made it clear he doesn’t need a third world title to validate his career. “I want to be champion again, of course. But I don’t want that commitment of ‘if I don’t win, it tarnishes my legacy,’” Toledo said in Portuguese a

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This Is What the South Bay of Los Angeles Looks Like When the Surf Gets Heavy

A week or so ago, heavy surf hit Los Angeles — and El Porto took it head on. This wasn’t the biggest day L.A. has ever seen — but it was heavy. An open-ocean style swell hit El Porto head on, pushing massive amounts of water straight into the coastline. Only a few surfers paddled out. Most stood on the sand and watched. I followed pro surfer Kei Kobayashi as he made the decision to paddle straigh

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Now Playing: “Return to the Bering: A Surf Trip to a Remote Island in the Wild Bering Sea”

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In 2023, the film Island X documented a cold-water experiment. Could one find and surf waves on a mysterious patch of land in the Bering Sea known for research on seal colonies? At the end of the movie, the locale is revealed: St. Paul Island, whose population was 413 at the 2020 census, sits north of the Aleutian Islands, fully exposed to some of the harshest seas in Alaska. While there may have

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Skiers frustrated by lack of snow

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With the ski season underway, many have flocked to snowy peaks around the world to get in on the fresh snow. However, in the Dolomites, hundreds of skiers discovered not only that there was no snow to shred, but that they were stuck at the top of the mountain and at the mercy of lift operators. The fracas took place at Arabba-Marmolada, an Italian resort located in the Alpine range. As The Times

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Win Carv’s Digital Ski Coach System

Who doesn’t want to improve their skiing? This week's winners will each get the Carv 2 Ski Coach system as well as a Carv Season Pass! Enter before December 26th for your chance to win. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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Mount Everest Is the Deadliest Climb on Earth: Every Fatal Section Explained

Mount Everest is the “Mount Everest” of mountains. While it’s not the most technically difficult, it’s pretty much the end-all-be-all of mountains . Echoes of Enigma , a YouTube channel dedicated to exploring the world’s most dangerous and mysterious mountains from the comfort of your home, broke down the full route from Base Camp to the Summit and back again. The narrator explains why each secti

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Watch the Underwater Volcano Nicknamed ‘Sharkcano’ Erupt With Immense Power

When Devon Massyn began preparing for an expedition to the Solomon Islands to film sharks around one of the most active submarine volcanoes in the world, he expected to see crazy things. Crazy things like sharks and other sea life that exists in one of the most remote parts on the planet, not crazy things like an underwater volcano erupting. But guess what? He stumbled into the latter. Volcanic e

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Surfers Brawl in Huntington Beach Over Two-Foot Wave (Video)

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Arguments, scuffles, brawls – although rare in the lineup, they do happen. When they do occur, sometimes, it’s a serious offense. A breach of surfing etiquette so extreme, that the wellbeing of the offending surfer, and those around them, are in danger. But more often than not, when tensions rise in the water, the circumstances are petty. Below, you’ll find the latter. A two-foot wave, resulting

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Peak 2 Peak: How Whistler’s $52-Million Gondola Was Built Will Blow Your Mind

If you’ve ridden British Columbia’s Whistler Blackcomb , generally just called Whistler, you know just how good of a mountain it is. Endless terrain. Pristine backcountry. It’s the largest ski resort in North America with the greatest uphill lift capacity. One of the best features about the place is the Peak 2 Peak gondola, which runs from, as you’d expect, the peak of Blackcomb to the peak of Wh

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Thousands paddle out at Bondi

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As Sydney reels from a horrific mass shooting that took place in Bondi last weekend, the surfing community has stepped up to do its part. On Friday, Sydney residents gathered to watch as hundreds of Bondi surfers held a ceremonial paddle-out to pay tribute to the victims. On Sunday, hundreds were gathered on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach for the Chanukah by the Sea event, celebrating the first day

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New Film, ‘Dig,’ Examines Snowboarder Ryland Bell’s Deep Commitment to Riding Alaskan Spines

“Anything happens, I’m dead,” says Ryland Bell in the film Dig before setting off to wrangle a 4,000-foot spine wall above a heavily-crevassed Alaskan glacier. The line looms over the base-camp where Ryland , a film crew and a few others have been hunkered down for a month, weathering a series of storms that threatened to bury everyone under nearly 30 feet of snow. But with a break in the weather

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Photos: Hundreds Gather at Bondi Beach After Deadly Attack

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Amidst the mourning, following last weekend’s attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach, the community banded together to pay tribute to the fallen. On Friday, hundreds gathered at Bondi for an honorary paddle-out – commemorating the 15 killed during the shooting, the dozens injured, the families grieving, and the heroic surf lifesavers who jumped into action during the chaotic,

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Bondi Beach paddle out to mourn the 15 lives lost during an attack on the Hanukkah celebrations 💔.

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A Very Deep Christmas: The 6 US Resorts Leading the Snowfall Race

The holiday season is officially upon us, and while Santa is checking his list, the snow gods have been checking the charts. After a rough start to the 2025-26 season for much of the western US, several resorts are sitting on double-digit snow depths that have turned early-season jitters into full-blown powder panic. From the “Jay Cloud” in Vermont to the legendary maritime storms of the Cascades

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Ski Testing, Ski Technique, & Data Analytics with Carv (Ep.374)

What can you learn when you analyze hundreds of thousands of ski turns? What does it tell you about ski technique? And what can be learned about the gear you use to make those turns — and the gear we test and evaluate? We discuss all of the above with the team at Carv. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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An American surfer walks into a radical Islamic party

Yesterday a mighty tempest broke out in BeachGrit’s truck stop diner mug ( buy here ). Comments lighting right up, backs snd forths and backs again, underneath Monty Webber’s “The Excruciating Irony and Willful Blindness of Surfers for Palestine.” I read, knowing, half way through, I’d have to rebut. Derek Rielly texting me in the evening, “Saaaaay, the blood has only just dried on the grass here

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100 MPH Gusts vs. Auxiliary Power: Arapahoe Basin Stays Open

Nature threw a heavy punch at the Continental Divide this week, but Arapahoe Basin isn’t flinching. High winds slammed the high country on Wednesday night, December 17, 2025, with gusts topping 100 mph in some areas. While the storm successfully knocked out the main power grid to the resort, it couldn’t stop the lifts from turning. Lifts on Auxiliary, Vibes on High Despite the lack of main-line p

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Surf News Network

TOP 10 from December 18, 2025 – Surf Clips TV

Surf Store Merch: https://surf-clips-tv.myspreadshop.com/ Surfing from California, Hawaii, South America & more in this week’s Top 10. support the channel by subscribing! SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEOS FROM THE NEXT SWELL!! Love the ocean? Consider supporting surfrider.org. Music: From: Garrett Schmid, Noa Deane, Soli Bailey, Cristian Merello, Nathan Florence, Fluid Surfing

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MASCARAS – Surf Film from Mexico

The MASCARAS project draws its strength from the symbolism of Mexican masks, true emblems of transformation and inner power. Rooted in the country’s culture, these masks both protect and reveal, embodying the duality between shadow and light, calm and intensity. This duality also runs through the film: during their journey to Mexico, the surfers explore spots with opposing faces—some peaceful and

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Kauai bans disposable bodyboards

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Kauai is putting a stop to a familiar beach item that often shows up broken, battered, and abandoned along the shoreline. On Wednesday, December 10, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami signed Bill No. 2976 into law, banning disposable polystyrene foam bodyboards across the island. The measure passed unanimously in the Kauai County Council and was introduced by Councilmember Fern Holland, with Council Vice

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Surfing | News, Headlines and Top Stories

The excess of waves

Have you ever wondered how it feels to live in a place with an excess of waves? It sounds like a paradox, but it happens. I don't recall an autumn/winter season like the one of 2025. In November and December, the classical North Atlantic swells , fueled by back-to-back intense and very active low-pressure systems, have produced storms that have translated into large, nonstop movements of wave tra

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Zigzag Magazine

Jordy Smith on Vision, Heritage, and Why M-Experiment Sunglasses Are Essential

For world-class surfer Jordy Smith , sunglasses aren’t an accessory, they’re a daily essential. From long hours staring at the ocean to early morning drives and late afternoon glare, protecting his vision is non-negotiable. In this interview, Jordy shares why M-Experiment stands out, how the brand’s heritage resonates with him, and why quality eyewear matters more than ever. What is it about M-Ex

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Why I’ll be Wearing a Matchy-Matchy Ski Kit This Winter

I don’t care much about how I look at my office day job. I dress professionally—jeans, nice shoes, and a collared shirt—but I don’t need to impress anyone. I just want to blend in, do my job, and go home. But when it comes to skiing, looks matter to me. The night before a backcountry tour or day on the lifts, I’ll spend hours debating about what ski shell to bring (bright or muted) and whether I

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6 Ways to Celebrate the Winter Solstice, the Outside Way

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s almost as if the outdoors is hinting that the Winter Solstice is just around the corner. Oh, wait. That’s because it is. This year’s shortest day falls on December 21. Although the solstice marks the official start of winter—and the day with the least amount of daylight hours—it also means that every day forward brings with it a little more

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

6 Ways to Celebrate the Winter Solstice, the Outside Way

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s almost as if the outdoors is hinting that the Winter Solstice is just around the corner. Oh, wait. That’s because it is. This year’s shortest day falls on December 21. Although the solstice marks the official start of winter—and the day with the least amount of daylight hours—it also means that every day forward brings with it a little more

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UK Pumps – A Cornish Goose Chase

As a relentless swell lashed the North Coast of Cornwall in the early weeks of December. We got in and amongst it and tried to document as much as possible even in the varying weather and low daylight hours. Join a heavy crew of local talent as they score some world class waves in and around Newquay. These swells don’t come as often as we wished but when they do you have to capitalise. @colabsurf

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Flash Review: Lal Katana

The Katana is Lal’s first in-house frame, built around their Supre Drive drivetrain, and we’ve started spending time on it. So, is its on-trail performance as unconventional as its aesthetics might suggest? Here’s our early take. 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

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Big Sky’s One&Only Just Opened, and We Were Among the First to Stay

Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think: Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy , where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure here. Or at least dream about it.

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Zigzag Magazine

Day 2 Highlights | 2025 Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup

Day 2 saw the competition intensify at the 2025 Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup, with surfers stepping up as the stakes continued to rise. The day featured the U21 Girls and Boys Round 3 repechage heats, giving competitors one last chance to fight their way forward, followed by the Quarter Finals, where performance, strategy, and composure were on full display. With places in the next round on t

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"Almost As Big As It Gets": Insane Swell Pumps Mullaghmore XXL

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The recent XL run of swell in the North Atlantic surely has kept all of the big wave seekers on the European side of the ocean quite busy as of late. Big wave events at Nazaré and Punta Galea both went down over the weekend thanks to a huge swell that peaked on Saturday. Amidst all of that action, Ireland has certainly been getting its fair share of crazy days as well. Irish big wave legend Conor

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Thousands mourn victims of Islamic State-inspired massacre at Bondi Beach paddle out

In the pretty dawn of day one of a week-long Sydney heatwave, over a thousand surfers have formed a giant circle so big it grazed the boat ramp in the north and the shark buoy south, to honour and mourn the victims of Sunday’s Islamic State-inspired massacre at a kid’s Hanukkah party. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AQUABUMPS (@aquabumps) “It’s just beautiful,” the executive council

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The “excruciating irony and wilful blindness” of surfers’ support for Palestine

I understand that some don’t believe that the Jews deserve their own homeland. And I understand that many of these same people don’t believe that Israel should be allowed to defend itself. Which begs the question: Where would you have them go? What would you have them do? I hate to guess. I suppose there will always be people who cannot extend to the Jews the same compassion they so boastfully ex

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Thousands paddle out at Bondi

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As Sydney reels from a horrific mass shooting that took place in Bondi last weekend, the surfing community has stepped up to do its part. On Friday, Sydney residents gathered to watch as hundreds of Bondi surfers held a ceremonial paddle-out to pay tribute to the victims. On Sunday, hundreds were gathered on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach for the Chanukah by the Sea event, celebrating the first day

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Surfers tackle Nazaré's giant waves

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On Saturday, Laura Crane took part in the Nazaré Big Wave Challenge. Located at the famed Praia do Norte in Portugal, the event took place in monstrous surf that some were calling the swell of the year . Though France’s Justine Dupont took home the win at the actual competition, a wave that Crane caught after the contest was halted may very well turn out to be a record-breaker. “Most surfers pack

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Austin Surf Club Releases Rendering of Its New Wave Pool

Wave pools are rapidly gaining in popularity and numbers around the world, and the latest news should be exciting for Texas surfers who like their waves a little less salty and a lot more predictable. The Austin Surf Club, the latest wave pool to use Kelly Slater Wave Co. technology, just released an image of what the place is going to look like when it opens its doors at some point in the near f

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How Kirkwood Mountain Resort Became a Household Name for Freeriders

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Ask most casual skiers or snowboarders about Kirkwood, and they might think you’re inquiring about Costco’s signature brand. But if you ask a devout freerider—a fall-line fanatic who lives for the steep and spicy— Kirkwood is a household name, deservedly regarded as one of the best freeride resorts in the Lower 48. (Apologies in advance for all of the press, Kirkwood faithful.) This sliver of the

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Watch: Jeffreys Bay Leg-Burners Will Never Go Out of Style

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They may not be household names (yet), but South Africa has been quietly producing a young but rock-solid crop of surfers who more than hold their own when the waves get serious. Eli Beukes, Luke Thompson, and brothers Luke and Connor Slijpen. If you haven’t already, it’s past due to add Shane Sykes to the docket. Sturdy, surefooted and sporting a jawline that could keep Chris Hemsworth honest, S

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Alex Honnold Answers (Pretty Much) All Your Questions About Rock Climbing

Alex Honnold is a living legend. He’s done many things no one else has done, but the most famous of them all is his free solo ascent of El Capitan, which was made into a film that won an Oscar. He recently sat down with WIRED to answer a few questions posed to him by random internet strangers and, as always, delivered some interesting responses. I had an interview with Honnold a while back . It w

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Massachusetts hikers rescued Mount Lafayette

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Live Free or Die! New Hampshire’s state motto has inspired an impressive tonnage of country music songs and stand-up comedy routines over the years. The slogan, of course, highlights the Granite State’s extreme commitment to individual liberty and personal sovereignty—you know, the kind of stuff uncle Ron explores in his daily Facebook posts. As it turns out, the motto also adequately captures th

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Meepo Flow Electric Skateboard Review: Surfy Lines, Serious Power

Over the past few years, I’ve become a huge fan of surf skating here in San Francisco. With a board, wheels, and a set of pivoting trucks, the urban landscape turns into something in between a freestyle snowboard run and a peeling right-hander. However, living in San Francisco, I also have to deal with the hills. That’s not a huge deal if I’m just going out for a skate to find my flow when the wa

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Surfers tackle Nazaré's giant waves

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On Saturday, Laura Crane took part in the Nazaré Big Wave Challenge. Located at the famed Praia do Norte in Portugal, the event took place in monstrous surf that some were calling the swell of the year . Though France’s Justine Dupont took home the win at the actual competition, a wave that Crane caught after the contest was halted may very well turn out to be a record-breaker. “Most surfers pack

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Massachusetts hikers rescued Mount Lafayette

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Live Free or Die! New Hampshire’s state motto has inspired an impressive tonnage of country music songs and stand-up comedy routines over the years. The slogan, of course, highlights the Granite State’s extreme commitment to individual liberty and personal sovereignty—you know, the kind of stuff uncle Ron explores in his daily Facebook posts. As it turns out, the motto also adequately captures th

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

I’ve Been Guiding Mount Everest for a Decade. Here’s What It’s Really Like.

Working the world’s highest mountain is a game of ticking clocks and high stakes—and the players are some of the biggest personalities on the planet. Every May, hundreds of people line up at Mount Everest (Chomolungma) Base Camp to vie for just a few short weather windows. Many have tick lists, social media followings, and big money on the line. It’s the guide’s job to keep these people both happ

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I’ve Been Guiding Mount Everest for a Decade. Here’s What It’s Really Like.

Working the world’s highest mountain is a game of ticking clocks and high stakes—and the players are some of the biggest personalities on the planet. Every May, hundreds of people line up at Mount Everest (Chomolungma) Base Camp to vie for just a few short weather windows. Many have tick lists, social media followings, and big money on the line. It’s the guide’s job to keep these people both happ

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Undersea Volcano Explodes in Rare Footage from Pacific Ocean (Video)

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Deep in the south Pacific Ocean, near the remote Solomon Islands, there’s a volcano unlike any other on earth. For one, it’s underwater; and secondly, it’s extremely active. Kavachi, it’s called. And recently, during what was supposed to be a shark dive, wildlife photographers got a rare glimpse at the volcano, spewing its guts, erupting from the depths, then sending bomb-like detonations to the

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Win a New Surfboard, Make the World a Better Place

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Los Angeles-based surfboard builder and environmental advocate Ryan Harris is always looking for new and creative ways to make beaches and lineups a happier, healthier, more equitable places. And this holiday season he's at it again, this time raising funds to help support the mission of Kavata Kids , a non-profit organization that helps under-served, inner city youth learn to swim and surf. As p

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Austin Surf Club Releases Rendering of Its New Wave Pool

Wave pools are rapidly gaining in popularity and numbers around the world, and the latest news should be exciting for Texas surfers who like their waves a little less salty and a lot more predictable. The Austin Surf Club, the latest wave pool to use Kelly Slater Wave Co. technology, just released an image of what the place is going to look like when it opens its doors at some point in the near f

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Freesurf Magazine

David Electric

By Mike Latronic – In today’s world, most human hands are busy scrolling a phone screen or hovering over a computer keyboard. Surfer-musician David Elecciri most often spends his energy with his hands strumming a guitar or duck diving on the rail of a surfboard. As the lead guitarist for the legendary reggae band Steel Pulse, David’s connection to rhythm goes far beyond music. It’s a way of life—a

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2025-2026 Kästle Paragon 93

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Kästle Paragon 93. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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Reviewer Reports: Lal Katana, Norco Sight VLT, Yeti LTe, & More (Ep.305)

David and Simon give a rundown on some of the bikes they’re testing, including a variety of very different eMTBs, a couple of mixed-wheel Trail bikes, and more. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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Flash Review: 25/26 Kästle Paragon 93

Kästle calls the Paragon 93 a “true all-rounder,” and we’ve been testing that claim. Here are Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts on this lightweight, metal-laminate ski. 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 a member and

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Surfers tackle Nazaré's giant waves

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Over the weekend, one of the biggest swells in recent memory hit surfing’s home of the world’s largest liquid mountains: Nazaré , Portugal. It was so big, so unwieldly, that some even questioned the decision to run the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge. But it did run. And there were some magic moments amidst the giants. One of those moments actually happened outside of the event, during a pause in

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Team USA lucky to avoid $8k fine after video reveals whippersnapper flashed double birds

Surf fans, everywhere, but mostly in America, were stunned and shocked and dismayed, days ago , after the International Surfing Association announced that it had fined Team USA a whopping $4000 after a boy aged under 16 did an incident of a derogatory/rude gesture towards the judges. The matter unfolded during round four of the World Surfing Championships, down in Peru, the ISA releasing the foll

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Billionaire cuts rents for workers

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Living and working in a premier ski destination is the dream, but for many in Steamboat Springs, that dream has been teetering on the edge of a nightmare. Median home prices in the area has risen to $1.42 million and the people who make the town function are being pushed out. However, a significant move by local billionaire Mark Stevens is providing a rare glimmer of hope. A Massive Investment in

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SurferToday.com | The Ultimate Surfing News Website

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The horror of being sucked over the falls on a 50-foot wave

It's one of a surfer's worst nightmares - being sucked over the falls. Now, imagine that in a 40-50 foot wave. Nazaré is the mother of all ocean waves. It's probably the biggest, the heaviest, and the most dangerous mountain of moving water on the planet. And if that ain't enough, throw in the title of the most unpredictable wave on Planet Earth, which only makes planning nearly impossible. At Pr

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Surfing | News, Headlines and Top Stories

How 3D printing is changing the way surfboards are made

The surfboard shaping industry has changed dramatically since polyurethane (PU) became the world's most popular core. Yes, computer numeric control (CNC) machines have been increasingly reducing production time , and alternative blanks such as polystyrene (PS), expanded polystyrene (EPS), and extruded polystyrene foam (XTR or XPS) have found niche markets. However, most surfboards today start as

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Meet James Nash: Rancher, Hunter, Combat Veteran, Wildland Firefighter, and Podcast Host

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Editor’s Note: This feature is brought to you by our partners at DECKED. It takes a special man to be as comfortable operating 76-ton tanks as they are discussing sourdough starters. James Nash is just that man. If you ask him, James Nash says he’s just a normal American guy with an abnormally organized truck bed, thanks to DECKED’s drawer systems . He grew up on an Oregon ranch, trapping gophers

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Line-ups and Local Knowledge

The post appeared first on Carvemag.com .

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Surf News Network

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Flash Review: 25/26 J Skis Flight

We’ve been testing the new 95mm-wide J Skis Flight on lifts and the skintrack — here are some of our initial thoughts on this lightweight all-mountain ski. 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 a member and receive many other services, dea

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Malakai Hagley VS Mullaghmore

At just eighteen years old, Malalai Hagley made his first trip out to Mullaghmore, Ireland — a place known for its raw power, heavy water, and unforgiving conditions. The clips capture more than just waves; they document a formative moment in his journey, stepping into one of the most demanding surf breaks in the world for the very first time. Equal respect goes to the local surfers and safety te

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The Most Dangerous Roads in the U.S. (And How Best to Drive on Them)

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All dangerous roads are not alike. For some, like Florida’s US-1, which runs the length of the state’s east coast, it’s a matter of volume and geography, as in thousands of mixed-ability drivers negotiating stops, starts, and boredom. For others, like in Colorado, it’s high-altitude mountain passes that slither above ridgelines. Some are remote, as in the Dalton Highway. The sparse 414-mile Alask

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I Hiked Mount Whitney to Overcome My Biggest Childhood Fear

I was terrified of the dark as a kid. I’m not talking about needing a cute Disney character-shaped nightlight emitting soft illumination in my bedroom. Nope—I required a bright lamp right next to my bedstand and lights blasting from the nearby bathroom, much to my father’s frustration. I recall him saying, “I told you to turn the damn lights OFF !” countless times. Fast-forward three decades, and

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3 Secrets to Surviving Big Wave Hold Downs

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"Only a surfer knows the feeling" is more than just an iconic slogan from Billabong. It's an expression relating to the unique perspective and magic that surfers experience, most applicable when looking down the line of a perfect tube. The flip side of that dreamy barrel vision is the nightmarish vision big wave surfers know too well. Staring down a huge wave that's about to break on your head, "

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Zigzag Magazine

Day 1 in Photos | Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup

Day 1 of the Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup came to life through powerful moments in and out of the water. The action kicked off with Round 1 of the U21 Boys and Girls, followed by the intensity of Round 2 (repo’s) as surfers battled for their place in the competition. We finished the day off with an electric Tag Team Showdown between St Leu Surf Club and Surfers Not Street Children, showcasing

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On-Again, Off-Again: Echo Mountain Temporarily Shuts Down Skiing

Opening weekend at Echo Mountain thrilled Denver locals, flocking to their closest resort for fresh snow and fun. However, Mother Nature had other plans. After a brief opening, Echo Mountain temporarily closed, awaiting a more consistent snowpack for lift-served skiing. A Brief Opening Meets Warm Temps Echo Mountain successfully kicked off its 2025-26 season this past weekend, opening a top-to-bo

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Nazaré Big Wave Challenge set for Saturday

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Nazaré has been bustling. I’m not just talking about the thousands of spectators who lined the cliffside above Praia do Norte last weekend. This started nearly 15 years ago, when Garrett McNamara put Nazaré on the big-wave map in 2011. And the ensuing XXL swells have brought an undeniable economic flurry to the coastal town. The recent TUDOR Nazaré Challenge is just one example. According to a 20

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10 wildly inclusive Christmas gift ideas for surfers!

Dang, well, here we are, five days into Hanukkah, a bloody and sombre one here at BeachGrit’s Bondi HQ , the lil girl gunned down just got buried so every reporter is in town, and one week until ol Santa Claus makes out with everyone’s mama in the void where the fireplace used to be. A little side-note, ain’t it crazy how the word Christmas has disappeared from shopfronts, state celebrations etc?

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‘Tragic Twist’: Fisherman Tries to Free Shark in Hawaii (Video)

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Cue up Alanis Morisette’s 1995 angsty anthem, “Ironic.” A spearfisherman on Hawaii's Big Island was attacked by a shark, when he attempted to free the creature from an entanglement of fishing nets. Kaimani Ventura, 24, was out for a dive with friends on December 9th when the attack occurred, and it got him pretty good. Below, Ventura tells his tale. Upon discovering the black tip reef shark, Vent

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Kayakers Get Up Close and Personal with Tiger Shark in Western Australia

An Australian couple’s post is going viral for their hilarious reaction to an encounter with a tiger shark. The interaction took place in the appropriately named Shark Bay, located in Western Australia. In the video, the curious animal repeatedly approaches and circles the pair as they paddle by in a transparent kayak. “A curious tiger shark checking us out,” describes the caption to their Instag

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Historic Floods Sever Access to Some National Parks. Here’s What We Know.

A series of powerful floods has left a trail of destruction across the northwestern United States in recent days, closing roads and damaging key infrastructure in communities near iconic national park and national forest sites, such as North Cascades National Park and Mount Rainier. In early December, an atmospheric river made landfall over the Pacific Northwest, when early-season snowpack was al

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

Historic Floods Sever Access to Some National Parks. Here’s What We Know.

A series of powerful floods has left a trail of destruction across the northwestern United States in recent days, closing roads and damaging key infrastructure in communities near iconic national park and national forest sites, such as North Cascades National Park and Mount Rainier. In early December, an atmospheric river made landfall over the Pacific Northwest, when early-season snowpack was al

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Indonesia Is Full of Waves, But This Might Be the Most Underrated of Them All

Indonesia is full of amazing waves . Famous ones like Uluwatu, Lance’s Right , Bingin , G-Land , and Padang Padang . But there are plenty of not-so famous waves that often fly under the radar. The glaring lights of the famous waves overshadow them, but some of those not-so-famous waves are pretty incredible. Take, for example, this rifling right-hander in East Indonesia. “Indonesia, known among s

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John John Florence Came Out With Guns Blazing at the Pipe Pro

John John Florence is synonymous with Pipeline. He grew up with the world’s most famous wave as his playground, and it shows. He’s gone from a little towheaded wunderkind to a man who exceeded all the lofty expectations the world heaped on his young shoulders, and at the Florence Pipe Pro — a fitting sponsor — he came out with all cylinders firing. In the round of 64, in fact, John John appeared

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Hawaii Spearfisherman Gets Bitten by Shark, Calls Mother, Takes Bong Rip

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A Hawaii spearfisherman has shared the gruesome story of how he survived a shark attack . Kaimani Ventura, 24, had a horrific encounter with a shark while diving off the Big Island, as he recounts in an Instagram video describing the ordeal in detail. Ventura and a few friends were on a spearfishing excursion on December 9 when the bite occurred. By all accounts, it was an idyllic day – filming,

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WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby for Criticizing Judges at Saquarema Event

Just a day after Brazilian big-wave surfer Pedro Scooby competed in the WSL Nazaré Big Wave Challenge , news broke that the WSL is filing legal proceedings against him in Brazil. The action stems from comments Scooby made in October regarding the judging of Weslley Dantas at the Saquarema Pro Challenger Series event. Scooby took to Instagram , where he has seven-million followers, and ripped into

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Lifeguards hailed as heroes Bondi

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As more stories and information emerges from the tragic mass shooting at Bondi Beach , Australia on December 14, reports on the ground say that the lifeguards were the first to respond, running into the gunfire. The CEO of Surf Lifesaving New South Wales, Steven Pearce, said lifeguards rushed into the chaos , pulling children away from a park into safety as bullets still rang out. They then retur

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The Notorious ‘Gurgle Slab’ Returned and Nate Florence Was On It

There’s a good chance you’ve seen this weird little North Shore wave before. Nate Florence lovingly calls it the “ Gurgle Slab ” for reasons that should be fairly obvious. And recently, the sand and swell and everything else all lined up to make it gurgle exceptionally well. This is not a wave that everyone could surf. It is a wave that everyone could attempt to surf, but it’s not a normal wave.

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Boardistan

Yep, The Craziest Wave In The World

Just a big, fat, WTF wave. Thats all.

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New plant-based plastic degrades in seawater

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Researchers in Japan have made an extraordinary leap in the fight against plastic pollution. A new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society has been released , and it could be the beginning of something amazing. You likely know that our addiction to all things plastic is killing the planet. Microplastics are everywhere , from the snow to the sea to the blood in our veins. I

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Look: New Images of Kelly Slater’s Austin, TX Wave Pool

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For some time now, news and excitement has been bubbling around the Austin Surf Club, the latest Kelly Slater Wave Company joint, coming sometime soon to Texas. In fact, two months ago, a video was posted to the project’s Instagram account, showing a manmade barrel in turquoise blue waters, seemingly teasing that the pool was pumping out waves deep in the heart of Texas. It fooled us . (Surf Abu

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Indonesia Is Full of Waves, But This Might Be the Most Underrated of Them All

Indonesia is full of amazing waves . Famous ones like Uluwatu, Lance’s Right , Bingin , G-Land , and Padang Padang . But there are plenty of not-so famous waves that often fly under the radar. The glaring lights of the famous waves overshadow them, but some of those not-so-famous waves are pretty incredible. Take, for example, this rifling right-hander in East Indonesia. “Indonesia, known among s

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Bears invade Japanese ski resorts

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Most skiers and snowboarders kick off the season with a cold brew and some fresh powder. For professional snowboarder Makoto Kuroki , winter 2025 started with an ambush and a high-speed pursuit. While carving through Japan’s Hakuba Valley on December 7, Kuroki realized he wasn’t alone on the piste. A Japanese black bear suddenly appeared downslope and began charging uphill toward him. In a series

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Bears invade Japanese ski resorts

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Most skiers and snowboarders kick off the season with a cold brew and some fresh powder. For professional snowboarder Makoto Kuroki , winter 2025 started with an ambush and a high-speed pursuit. While carving through Japan’s Hakuba Valley on December 7, Kuroki realized he wasn’t alone on the piste. A Japanese black bear suddenly appeared downslope and began charging uphill toward him. In a series

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Billionaire cuts rents for workers

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Mountain towns are idyllic places to live, but that comes at a price. In many ski and snowboarding destinations, an influx of tourists and wealthy investors has driven home prices way up, to the point where the actual locals are getting priced out. However, one billionaire has gone against that trend, by purchasing an apartment building in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and turning it into affordabl

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Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb (Ep.93)

Recently, Jonathan has been going deep down the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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In Praise of Surf Localism

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I read an article the other day citing a 2023 YouGov poll that showed 41 percent of Americans believe that the Earth is only nine-and-a-half thousand years old, and that man and dinosaurs coexisted. I point to the results of this poll in the context having, at the same time, read many of the online comments posted in the wake of a recent viral video depicting an enraged Canary Islands “local,” fi

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John John Florence Came Out With Guns Blazing at the Pipe Pro

John John Florence is synonymous with Pipeline. He grew up with the world’s most famous wave as his playground, and it shows. He’s gone from a little towheaded wunderkind to a man who exceeded all the lofty expectations the world heaped on his young shoulders, and at the Florence Pipe Pro — a fitting sponsor — he came out with all cylinders firing. In the round of 64, in fact, John John appeared

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4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)

In Part Two of our reviewers’ 4-ski quiver selections, we hear from Jonathan Ellsworth, Kara Williard, Paul Forward, and more. Take a look to see what they’ve picked this year, and then let us know which skis you’d select. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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Bears invade Japanese ski resorts

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Japan is currently experiencing a wave of bear attacks on humans, with 13 fatal attacks across the country since April. That’s a record, according to the Japan Times. They say incidents have ranged from reports of the animals “entering homes, roaming near schools, and rampaging in supermarkets.” A recent video posted by a snowboarder named Makoto Kuroko captures a terrifying close call, and he be

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Lifeguards hailed as heroes Bondi

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Immense tragedy, as many are probably well aware, struck Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach last Sunday, as gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration. Two gunmen shot at the crowd of around 1,000 people, killing 15, and injuring dozens. As gunshots unloaded on the crowd, lifeguards were on the scene first, administering aid, shelter, some semblance of safety amidst the chaos, and ultimately, savin

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