Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics

25-Foot Swell Incoming for Thriller at Killers Big Wave Surf Contest

The Big Game may be on Sunday, but on Saturday, the big wave world will turn its eyes to Todos Santos for the annual Thriller at Killers surf contest. Event organizers have given the official greenlight for the event to kickoff at 7:00am on February 7th at the famed Todos Santos island off Ensenada. See below for the official call. View this post on Instagram The Surfline forecast is calling for

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Snapper Rocks Mayhem With Some Incredibly Flagrant Drop-Ins

Crowds suck. The awful thing is that everyone complaining about crowds is part of the crowd they’re complaining about. Sure, it’s nice to remember those long-gone days where crowds weren’t much of an issue, but there aren’t too many great waves that aren’t crowded these days. Snapper Rocks might be the best example . The wave, of course, is about as good as a wave gets. But it’s in Australia, a p

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Skiers rescued from Gore Mountain gondola

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Dozens of skiers became trapped inside gondola cabins at an upstate News York ski resort Wednesday. In all, 67 people were stuck due to a mechanical issue at the Adirondacks resort Gore Mountain. Rescue and emergency services were called around 10:30 a.m., as News 10 reports . Soon after, New York governor Kathy Hochul commented on the incident during an unrelated press conference announcing a ne

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Ben Gravy Went to Montauk to Surf Slushy Waves for the Dream

Slushy waves don’t look real . Far before AI began making videos of people with too many fingers, clips of people surfing waves made mostly of ice had the internet spellbound. But they are indeed real, and Ben Gravy, a man who wants to surf every possible type of wave, knew he needed to paddle out. “What an incredible novelty wave surfing experience surfing the historic frozen slushy waves in Mon

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12-year-old girl falls from ski lift

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A 12-year-old snowboarder was spotted dangling from a chairlift at Mammoth Mountain ski area. Soon after, she plummeted to the earth, largely missing the safety equipment set out below. The incident occurred Saturday, January 31. As seen in a video posted to Instagram by Kristen Tellez, mountain staff set up padding and a net below her in an attempt to catch her fall. Unfortunately, when the girl

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Channel Islands' Newest Team Member is an All-Around Weapon

By now if you haven't heard of Ian Gottron, aka Gato Son on Instagram, you're clearly not paying close attention. He's one of those surfers that everyone loves and there's not much to critique about his approach, he can log just as well as he can egg--and he sizzles like piece of bacon whenever he's on a shortboard, be it a thruster, fish or bonzer. He's exactly the type of surfer we love to see,

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Channel Islands' Newest Team Member is an All-Around Weapon

By now if you haven't heard of Ian Gottron, aka Gato Son on Instagram, you're clearly not paying close attention. He's one of those surfers that everyone loves and there's not much to critique about his approach, he can log just as well as he can egg--and he sizzles like piece of bacon whenever he's on a shortboard, be it a thruster, fish or bonzer. He's exactly the type of surfer we love to see,

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Where Does Kelly Slater Go When He Wants To Escape?

There are places in the world where time and space fall away. Where schedules blur, phones are tucked away, and the only real decision is whether to surf or tee off. For Kelly Slater , that place sits on a quiet stretch of New Zealand’s North Island coastline, an hour north of Auckland, where rolling dunes meet the Pacific and links golf run parallel to empty beaches. Te Arai Links isn’t loud abo

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Wait Your Turn

Missing a wave is no big deal. It happens to everybody. But remember that it brings you to the back of the queue. Wait your turn and let other surfers take waves before you try again. ----------------------------------- Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=surfline Become a Surfline Premium Member: https://www.surfline.com/upgrade?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_c

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The Evolution of Giro & MIPS Helmet Tech

Giro has been making all sorts of helmets and goggles for decades, and they've worked closely with MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) throughout. But how does MIPS actually work? And how is the Giro-exclusive MIPS Spherical system different? And what's new in Giro's latest ski / snowboard lineup? We got the answers at Blister Summit 2025. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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The World’s First Skiing Robot Is Terrible at Skiing

I’m from the Saved By the Bell era of millennials — that sweet spot in time before cell phones, and before smartphones took over society, watching and listening to hip hop’s greatest years, and so on. It also means I was at that ripe, impressionable age where the release of Terminator 2: Judgment Day wasn’t as much a global pop culture phenomenon as it was a traumatic first glimpse at how my gene

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Surf Boat Wipeout Goes Spectacularly Wrong: ‘A few Bumps and Bruises’ (Video)

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Since the early days of surfing – or heʻe nalu , as the ancient Hawaiians called it, which translates to “wave sliding” – boats were used commonly alongside boards. And that tradition of boat surfing still lives on today, with outrigger canoes riding waves in Waikiki, and more competitive (and intense) events going down in Australia. Like recently, during an event held by the Australian Surf Rowe

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SurferToday.com | The Ultimate Surfing News Website

Professional Skateboarding League debuts with team-based format

The Professional Skateboarding League (PS) is a new team-based skateboarding competition created by veteran skateboarder Mike Mo Capaldi. The league brings together some of the world's best street skateboarders to compete in weekly matches using a fresh format that relies on no traditional judges. The idea is to make contests easier to understand and more exciting for both skate fans and newcomer

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Surfing | News, Headlines and Top Stories

Surfers brave subzero temperatures to ride rare slushy waves in Montauk

Before sunrise, with the thermometer reading 18 °F (-8 °C) and the wind chill dipping to -4°F (-20 °C), surfer and YouTube creator Ben Gravy set out on what he calls a decade-long dream: to surf a wave that wasn't quite water and wasn't quite ice. It was 4:22 a.m. when Gravy and his crew hit the road from New Jersey, chasing reports of a rare phenomenon along the eastern edge of Long Island: " sl

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Jordy Smith Scores a Crazy Hidden South African Beachbreak

Jordy Smith is lucky. He’s lucky because he’s good enough at surfing to have had the chance to surf some of the best waves on the planet with just a few other surfers out. He’s good enough at surfing that crowds aren’t much of an issue. There’s a good chance that he’ll be the best surfer in any lineup he paddles out to. But still, Jordy Smith likes to find secret spots. South Africa is a big plac

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Mahalo Surf Experience is Defining the Zenith of Surf Travel

Sometimes you get lucky enough to connect with someone who gets it, and who gets you. The type who has a special touch that even talking with them feels refreshing, a genuine human-to-human experience. This is how I felt after connecting with Felippe Dal Piero, a fellow surfer and explorer with a innate ability to understand and connect people. Felippe is the founder of Mahalo Surf Experience, a

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The Health Benefits of Drinking Hot Water, According to a Registered Dietitian

Can drinking a cup of steaming hot water improve your digestion and keep things moving along in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract? And is it really better than cold—or even room-temp—water? Influencers on TikTok are buzzing about the “Chinese hot water trend”—which is actually a practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that involves drinking steamy water to promote overall wellness. But jus

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I hate all the accoutrements that surfers now use

At some point during the last ten years, surfing has become as gadgety as mountain biking and I hate it. A real beautiful thing about our Pastime of Kings is its simplicity. All one actually needs is a board. Wetsuits and leashes and fin keys are cool, though not actually essential, et voila . Neat and clean in an increasingly complicated world. All that out the Sprinter Van window now. I think i

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1000 Skis Carve

A small, rider-owned Swedish brand is now making their own version of a "fun carver." Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Carve by 1000 Skis. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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Flash Review: 1000 Skis Carve

We’ve started logging time on some options in the 1000 Skis lineup, and their simply named “Carve” ski is proving to be a very exciting and unusual option in the frontside category. Here are our initial impressions. 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 ne

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Ruby Hill Rail Yard opens Sunday

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While the Rocky Mountain snowpack is looking a little lean this season, the community in South Denver just proved that you don’t need a massive base to keep the culture alive. As of February 1, 2026, the Ruby Hill Rail Yard and Terrain Park is officially open for the season. This isn’t just a patch of man-made snow; it’s a testament to the partnership between Denver Parks and Recreation and Winte

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Wavelength Surf Magazine – since 1981

Field Notes: Passenger X The Wilds Of Vancouver Island

A look behind the scenes as Passenger gears up. The post appeared first on Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981 .

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Allied Fitz

Allied has launched its longest-travel bike to date, and it looks to bring a lot of the traits Allied is known for to a more descending-focused platform. Meet the Fitz. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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How The North Face’s Nuptse Jacket Went From Everest to the Streets

The North Face didn’t invent the puffy jacket . That honor goes to Eddie Bauer, who patented the first goose down jacket after almost dying of hypothermia on a winter fishing trip in 1935. He wanted something as warm as a heavy wool coat, but lighter and more breathable. So he stuffed goose feathers into a quilted jacket and called it the Skyliner. The rest is history. Eddie Bauer may have invent

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Surfing Waves Latest Articles

How to Choose the Right Surf Camp - An Experts Guide

Thinking about a surf camp? Learn how to choose the right surf camp for your level, goals and travel style, with practical advice from experienced surfers.

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Olympic Committee President Promised ‘Uncomfortable’ Cuts to Sports in 2032; Will Surfing Survive?

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry warned of major changes to come to the Games’ sports program. At a keynote speech on Tuesday, Coventry warned that “uncomfortable” slashes to longstanding sports could be on the horizon. “(These discussions) are essential if we are to keep the Games strong for generations to come,” she said. Surfing, which was included in the Olympics in a

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Cape Solander at Its Absolute Wildest Is Not for the Faint of Heart

For about a year now, a drone pilot named Shaun Petersen has been sitting on footage that he filmed during one of the most insane days ever at Cape Solander . The place, also known as “Ours,” is not a wave for the faint of heart even on the best of days. But when it gets like this? It’s a surprise that anyone goes near it. “When this dropped into the [WeBodyboard] inbox I was left in disbelief,”

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Nias Had a Rare Long Period Swell In January; It Was Empty and Picture Perfect

Lagundri Bay, more generally known simply as Nias, doesn’t generally do much in January. If you’re heading there to strike it off the bucket list, you’ll be going between May to September. Maybe, depending on the year, from from April to October . But January? It’s quiet. Or it usually is, anyway. Near the end of January, on the 25th and 26th, a long period swell hit Nias, and locals and expats w

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Ian Gottron Is the Most Well-Rounded Surfer You Haven’t Heard of (Yet)

There are a whole lot of surfers who are way too good at surfing for people not to know their names. For some, it’s just a matter of time before people do, and Ian Gottron is one of those people. He’s one of those people because he’s not a one-board guy. He’s an every board guy. “Ian Gottron is one of the best ‘ride everything’ surfers people haven’t fully clocked yet, but soon will I hope,” Devo

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JOHN JOHN Takes another year off with Family…

Kelly Slater | D’bah

Kelly has more game than the entire premiership combined — a pure joy to watch. An absolute master of surfing, the kind you never get tired of, powered by unreal energy, speed, and style. This clip proves a few things without trying: rail surfing is, and always will be, the true core of surfing. It also reminds us that surfing is timeless; age doesn’t matter when your fundamentals are this strong

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Surf News Network

“This past year exploring with my family reminded me why I fell in love with surfing in the first place. New places, new waves, early mornings, and figuring it all out together. We woke up most days excited to see what was next. We’ve decided to keep following that path in 2026. Crossing oceans, pushing my own surfing, becoming a better husband and father, and trying to make a full lap of the wor

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Teen swims to save family

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In a world where the curtain has been pulled back on the elite’s lust for chillun, the jackboot put on the neck of the lil man and the war dogs released, again, the story of Austin Appelbee’s epic four-hour swim to save his drowning family last Friday has brought the goodness of the world into much needed relief. Austin Appelbee, who is thirteen, had gone for a paddle on inflatable boards and kay

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‘So Dangerous’: Nathan Florence Dodges Dry Reef at Undisclosed Tropical Locale

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Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean (or is it the Indian Ocean), Nathan Florence got the adventure he wanted. He made it a point in 2025 to travel to new places and surf waves he’d never ridden before. This one checked those boxes and then some. The wave in question isn’t the scariest, craziest slab ever, but getting to it requires real bravery to get past the exposed reef shelf jutting from the water

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Mahalo Surf Experience is Defining the Zenith of Surf Travel

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Sometimes you get lucky enough to connect with someone who gets it, and who gets you. The type who has a special touch that even talking with them feels refreshing, a genuine human-to-human experience. This is how I felt after connecting with Felippe Dal Piero, a fellow surfer and explorer with a innate ability to understand and connect people. Felippe is the founder of Mahalo Surf Experience, a

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Lindsey Vonn aims for Olympic comeback

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When Lindsey Vonn shimmies into the start gate on Sunday, she’ll have only one thing on her mind: getting down the hill as fast as humanly possible. After four Olympic appearances, she understands pressure better than almost anyone sliding on skis. Suffering a sever knee injury only days before the Games kick off this week, her fifth and final Olympic run is shaping up to be a drama no one could

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30ft Wave Swallows ‘Reckless’ Tourists in Canary Islands (Video)

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On the Canary Islands, drownings are a serious problem. Last December four people died on the island of Tenerife, when they were swept out to sea by a rogue wave while swimming in a popular natural pool. Warnings against dangerous surf were allegedly posted at the time, and those warnings were ignored. And now, new imagery out of the Spanish archipelago shows yet another incident involving touris

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Shark Nightmare Over? Ocean Ramsey Endorses First Shark Repellent That Works on Great Whites

I hardly have to paint a picture of the slickly adorable shark whisperer Ocean Ramsey, skin strikingly fair and youthful even on the cusp of middle age and with sculpted platinum hair that swings as if in a shampoo commercial even without a wind machine to blow it. Magic has a certain fragility and the videos of Ocean Ramsey, who is thirty-nine, petting twenty foot Great Whites and gently easing

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Trew Gear Trewth Bib Primo Review: The New Best Ski Bib on the Market?

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here . At this point, Trew Gear should be on every skier and snowboarder’s radar for outerwear. With hardwearing materials, plentiful pockets, and inclusive sizing, they are somewhat of an everyman’s brand, although prices have gone up a bit in the past year (you

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Olympic Committee President Promised ‘Uncomfortable’ Cuts to Sports in 2032; Will Surfing Survive?

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry warned of major changes to come to the Games’ sports program. At a keynote speech on Tuesday, Coventry warned that “uncomfortable” slashes to longstanding sports could be on the horizon. “(These discussions) are essential if we are to keep the Games strong for generations to come,” she said. Surfing, which was included in the Olympics in a

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A Seasoned Surf Traveler’s Go-To Quiver For World Exploration

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When it comes to no-frills, full-on hustle, few surfers have a resume like Kepa Acero. His passport gets used like Post-it notes. Over the past two decades, the 46-year-old Basque goofyfooter has traveled to far-flung corners of the globe, often by himself, to find new and enjoyable waves. He’s scoured the coastline of West Africa , tucked under slabs in Alaska and frozen his butt off in glacier

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Ross Stevens donates 100M$ to athletes

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United States Olympians have traditionally not been paid for their participation in the Games (only for making the podium). While qualifying, competing, and most of all, reaching the podium as an American in the Olympics can come with once-in-a-lifetime sponsorship and endorsement opportunities, athletes have never cut a paycheck from Team USA itself. That’s not a roadblock for the athletes compe

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Luxury Sailboat Nearly Sinks at Southern California Surf Spot (Video)

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On Sunday evening, I was walking my dog on the shoreline of Laguna Beach. To the north, a peculiar scene emerged – police lights flashing from a boat, as that vessel circled what appeared to be another boat, a yacht, in the process of sinking. It was over by Rockpile, one of Laguna’s weird and wonky (yet beloved) novelty waves. I watched for a few minutes, but the dog got antsy. So, we kept it mo

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How Carv’s ‘Digital Ski Coach’ Uses Data to Make Skiing More Fun

We've been using Carv's 'Digital Ski Coach' system for multiple seasons, and we've been impressed by its impact on our own skiing — and all the data it can add to our product reviews. At Blister Summit 2025, we sat down with Carv CEO, Jamie Grant, to get the full breakdown of how Carv's sensors work; the data they collect; how they turn that into useful instructions; the updates and new features

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Mia Jones wins Freeride World Championship

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The first-ever FIS Freeride World Championships concluded today at Ordino Arcalís, Andorra, marking a monumental shift in the sport’s history. Under pristine conditions and 150 cm of powder, the riders took to the Basser Negre face to compete for the inaugural titles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance (@freerideworldtour) This was a family af

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Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes MAGA

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It was only one year ago that Huntington Beach’s city council voted to install a MAGA plaque on its Central Library. Known as the “MAGAnifcent 7,” the anti-woke, pro-riot populists decided, unanimously, that Surf City’s reading haus needed to signal that trans story hour was out and book banning was in and thought the aforementioned plate would be most effective. Magical Alluring Galvanizing Adve

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Canadian Snowboarder Dies After Falling 82 Feet Into Waterfall Basin

A Canadian snowboarder has died while snowboarding at a Japanese ski resort. The 39-year-old fell into an 82-foot-tall waterfall basin while going off-piste. The victim has been identified by local press as Ashley Kay Bernice, a Canadian government employee who was visiting Japan with a friend, as the Toronto Sun reports . They were snowboarding at the Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort in Minamiuon

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Mia Jones wins Freeride World Championship

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It’s official: Mia Jones is on a certified heater in 2026. The 20-year-old is a rookie on the Freeride World Tour, but she’s more than made her presence felt. A Truckee, California native and daughter of legend Jeremy Jones, Mia won her first event last month in Baqueira Beret, Spain, riding so solid in what officials called firm conditions. Yesterday, in much better snow, Jones showed off her sn

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What Happens When a National Park Runs Out of Water? We’re Seeing It Unfold at Big Bend.

In late January, the National Park Service (NPS) shut down portions of Texas’ Big Bend National Park , citing a critical water shortage near the park’s only hotel. Chisos Mountains Lodge remains fully closed, while water spigots, sinks, and toilets at parts of the park have also been shut off. The closures come after a water pump failed in December at Oak Spring, which provides the sole water sou

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Peter Attia linked to Epstein

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Longevity expert and health guru Dr. Peter Attia is one of the latest public figures to be connected to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). On January 30, the DOJ released 3.5 million documents related to the Epstein investigation, per the requirements of the 2025 Epstein Files Transparency Act. Attia’s name appeared in more than 1,700 documents in the rele

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Cape Solander at Its Absolute Wildest Is Not for the Faint of Heart

For about a year now, a drone pilot named Shaun Petersen has been sitting on footage that he filmed during one of the most insane days ever at Cape Solander . The place, also known as “Ours,” is not a wave for the faint of heart even on the best of days. But when it gets like this? It’s a surprise that anyone goes near it. “When this dropped into the [WeBodyboard] inbox I was left in disbelief,”

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Vonn confident racing with ruptured ACL

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The drama of the 2026 Winter Games just reached a fever pitch. Less than a week after a terrifying crash at the World Cup in Crans-Montana left fans holding their breath, Lindsey Vonn has confirmed the worst: she has a completely torn ACL. But in a move that defines the spirit of pushing beyond the limit, the 41-year-old legend announced she still plans to kick out of the start gate in Cortina d’

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

What Happens When a National Park Runs Out of Water? We’re Seeing It Unfold at Big Bend.

In late January, the National Park Service (NPS) shut down portions of Texas’ Big Bend National Park , citing a critical water shortage near the park’s only hotel. Chisos Mountains Lodge remains fully closed, while water spigots, sinks, and toilets at parts of the park have also been shut off. The closures come after a water pump failed in December at Oak Spring, which provides the sole water sou

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Peter Attia linked to Epstein

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Longevity expert and health guru Dr. Peter Attia is one of the latest public figures to be connected to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). On January 30, the DOJ released 3.5 million documents related to the Epstein investigation, per the requirements of the 2025 Epstein Files Transparency Act. Attia’s name appeared in more than 1,700 documents in the rele

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Teton Gravity Research

Ikon Pass is Literally Paying You to Go Skiing This February

The 2026 winter season has been a bit of a curveball with unpredictable conditions across the U.S.. To keep the stoke high despite the lackluster snowpack, Ikon Pass is doing something we haven’t seen in a long time: they are literally offering to pay you to get out there and ride. Earn While You Burn The newly announced Ski & Ride Reward Program allows Ikon Pass holders to earn $20 in Mountain C

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How to Stick to Your Fitness Goals When You Lose Motivation

Breaking fitness goals is almost as common as making them. Meaning, it can be hard to stay on track. Maybe you committed to three gym days per week, but then you don’t follow through. Or you told yourself you’d run every Saturday morning, and then…don’t. We’ve all been there. There are many reasons we struggle to meet exercise goals, including dwindling motivation, life getting in the way, and an

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Nias Had a Rare Long Period Swell In January; It Was Empty and Picture Perfect

Lagundri Bay, more generally known simply as Nias, doesn’t generally do much in January. If you’re heading there to strike it off the bucket list, you’ll be going between May to September. Maybe, depending on the year, from from April to October . But January? It’s quiet. Or it usually is, anyway. Near the end of January, on the 25th and 26th, a long period swell hit Nias, and locals and expats w

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Ian Gottron Is the Most Well-Rounded Surfer You Haven’t Heard of (Yet)

There are a whole lot of surfers who are way too good at surfing for people not to know their names. For some, it’s just a matter of time before people do, and Ian Gottron is one of those people. He’s one of those people because he’s not a one-board guy. He’s an every board guy. “Ian Gottron is one of the best ‘ride everything’ surfers people haven’t fully clocked yet, but soon will I hope,” Devo

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Surfers Ride Frozen Waves in New York: ‘Like Slushies from 7-Eleven’ (Video)

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A blast of winter weather hit a wide swath of the continental United States, with bomb cyclone frigid weather impacting multiple regions, southeast and northeast. It was so cold, that even portions of the ocean partially froze, creating the rare slushy wave phenomenon in places like Montauk, New York. The imagery coming out of Montauk was mesmerizing; but the question remained: Can you surf it? W

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After Abandoning Pursuit of Surfing, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Is Now Targeting Skateboarding

Former WSL CEO Sophie Goldschmidt has big ambitions as the leader of U.S. Ski & Snowboard: She wants to build an action-sports superpower. After dropping a nine-month campaign to wrestle control of surfing in the U.S. from USA Surfing, a new report from Sportico reveals that Goldschmidt is now attempting a similar move with skateboarding. As it did with surfing, U.S. Ski & Snowboard has applied w

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After Abandoning Pursuit of Surfing, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Is Now Targeting Skateboarding

Former WSL CEO Sophie Goldschmidt has big ambitions as the leader of U.S. Ski & Snowboard: She wants to build an action-sports superpower. After dropping a nine-month campaign to wrestle control of surfing in the U.S. from USA Surfing, a new report from Sportico reveals that Goldschmidt is now attempting a similar move with skateboarding. As it did with surfing, U.S. Ski & Snowboard has applied w

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Pivot Shuttle LT 2026 offers extensive

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The redesigned is now the most adjustable bike in Pivot’s lineup — and it gets the new Race version of the excellent Gen 5 Bosch CX motor, and more. Our First Look has the details. The post Pivot Shuttle LT appeared first on BLISTER .

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Surfing | News, Headlines and Top Stories

What is a sting jet?

Imagine a hidden whip of wind inside a big storm. High above the ground, cold air suddenly dives downward and slams into the surface, creating a narrow strip of violent winds that can hit much harder than the rest of the storm, like the sharp sting at the end of a scorpion's tail. That's a simple written visual image of what a sting jet is. So, in other words, a sting jet is a narrow, fast-moving

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Surf News Network

NAT YOUNG: The Surfer Who Killed the Longboard Era & the Birth of Modern Surfing

This is the untold tale of the man who flipped the surfing world on its head and pioneered the aggressive style that defines the sport today. Hit subscribe to Real Surf Stories and witness the revolutionary ride of Nat Young, whose “Total Involvement” philosophy remains as compelling and mandatory viewing as him completely changing the game. Surfing didn’t just evolve, it was ripped apart and reb

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Best Running Socks for Every Style and Preference

Running socks are like air traffic controllers—taken for granted until something bad happens. The best running socks quietly stay in the background while protecting from abrasion, wicking moisture, providing underfoot comfort, imparting warmth, and, if you’re shallow like me, adding flair to your outfit. That’s a lot to expect from a seemingly simple wardrobe staple. Fortunately, there are lots o

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He Jumps out of Planes Fighting Wildfires. Now, Sam Forstag Is Coming for Ryan Zinke.

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Like many Montanans, Sam Forstag typically wears forestry work boots, denim pants, and a button-up layered flannel. Forstag, 31, is a smokejumper-turned-politician running for Montana’s U.S. House of Representatives seat. Now, the Democrat is running against Montana’s Republican incumbent Ryan Zinke. Forstag told Outside that protecting public lands is at the top of his list of proposed policies.

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

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He Jumps out of Planes Fighting Wildfires. Now, Sam Forstag Is Coming for Ryan Zinke.

Like many Montanans, Sam Forstag typically wears forestry work boots, denim pants, and a button-up layered flannel. Forstag, 31, is a smokejumper-turned-politician running for Montana’s U.S. House of Representatives seat. Now, the Democrat is running against Montana’s Republican incumbent Ryan Zinke. Forstag told Outside that protecting public lands is at the top of his list of proposed policies.

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Flash Review: Pivot Shuttle LT

Pivot’s new Shuttle LT brings class-leading adjustability and Bosch’s CX-R Race motor to the fight for supremacy in the hotly contested full-power long-travel eMTB category. Check our first impressions. 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, becom

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Beyond the Wave: The Last Surfing Hippie

Angry Cape Solander

When this finally surfaced, it left viewers in disbelief. Bits and pieces of the session had already been seen through the individual riders, but witnessing the entire day unfold from start to finish is something else entirely. Legendary drone pilot Shaun Petersen had been quietly sitting on this footage for almost a year… and boy was it worth the wait. Watch as Australia’s biggest chargers take

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Zigzag Magazine

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The film follows Bruce Gold, one of the last remaining hippie surfers in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. A living remnant of a bygone era, Bruce represents a time when surf culture was rooted in freedom and recreation rather than competition. Interwoven with sun-drenched footage of Bruce riding the iconic waves of Jeffreys Bay, the documentary explores his personal philosophy, his lifelong connection

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Wave of the Day: Cormac Cove Switch Stance in the South Bay

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Call me crazy but watching some hot dog surfing on classic craft is far more appealing than air revese close outs. Point in case, Cormac O'Brien packing a switch stance barrel on his longboard in the South Bay. Tubes like this aren't common in the South Bay, a zone that is known for closeouts in the winter and mushy faces in the summer, let alone a switch foot drainer like this. No good cord need

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Wave of the Day: Cormac Cove Switch Stance in the South Bay

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Call me crazy but watching some hot dog surfing on classic craft is far more appealing than air revese close outs. Point in case, Cormac Cove packing a switch stance barrel on his longboard in the South Bay. Tubes like this aren't common in the South Bay, a zone that is known for closeouts in the winter and mushy faces in the summer, let alone a switch foot drainer like this. No good cord needed.

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John John Florence extends sabbatical

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Two days after the World Surf League announced they’d swapped Jeffreys Bay, South Africa for Raglan, New Zealand on the 2026 Championship Tour, John John Florence has his own announcement: the 3x world champion would not be returning in 2026. His decision to walk back his previous commitment to resume full-time competition was unlikely due to the loss of J-Bay and addition of Raglan, as far as we

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Gallery: Current, Former Championship Tour Surfers Emerge at Pipeline Challenger

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Before we get to the Championship Tour guys, let's take a moment to acknowledge the local underdogs. Prior to the event, big wave world champ, Pipe standout and former Backdoor Shootout winner Billy Kemper lobbied the local government and WSL to add more wildcards into the 2026 Lexus Pipe Challenger. After the Round of 64 concluded on Sunday, more than a handful of heavy hitters had exited the fi

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Bull Shark Sizes Exploding: “I’ve Been Tagged in Missing Persons Posts”

It’s hardly necessary to remix the extraordinary run of shark attacks in NSW waters from two weeks ago, dead kid, man in the prime of his life left with the choice of a limp or a prosthesis , others with the fear of god put through ‘em. You’ll remember, of course, t he Newcastle-based shark fisherman Joel Nancarrow, a man who admits to a deep hatred of bull sharks, pulling a half-ton bull out of

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Melania Trump documentary struggles at box office

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Melania, the new Amazon-funded documentary lighting up both media and, apparently, the box office, has caused quite the stir. Directed by objectively awful director Brett Ratner, the vérité piece follows Donald Trump’s third, and current, wife as she readies herself for a second stint in “The People’s House.” I have not watched, nor do I plan to, though not for political reasons. I hated the enti

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Another Construction Project on the Edge of the Uluwatu Cliffs Concerns Locals

Is there another surf spot in the world being so radically altered before our eyes as what’s happening in Uluwatu? In 2024, a portion of the Uluwatu cliff was destroyed to build a breakwater to protect a temple. In 2025, dozens of buildings were demolished at Bingin Beach – rubble left to flow into the ocean. Now, in 2026, a new project built on the edge of the cave entrance to the Uluwatu surf s

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

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Vote Now for Finalists for the 2026 Ultimate Mountain Athlete Competition

Being great at one sport? Fine. Being great at all of them? That’s the Ultimate Mountain Athlete. This unprecedented competition tests climbing, biking, and skiing skills—plus plenty of endurance, strength, and sheer guts. Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by Toyota Trucks, is back for season two, and now you get to have a say on the finalists in the men’s and women’s categories. Last season ,

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Another Construction Project on the Edge of the Uluwatu Cliffs Concerns Locals

Is there another surf spot in the world being so radically altered before our eyes as what’s happening in Uluwatu? In 2024, a portion of the Uluwatu cliff was destroyed to build a breakwater to protect a temple. In 2025, dozens of buildings were demolished at Bingin Beach – rubble left to flow into the ocean. Now, in 2026, a new project built on the edge of the cave entrance to the Uluwatu surf s

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Teen swims four hours to rescue family

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An ocean outing gone wrong could have ended tragically, if not for the efforts of a brave 13-year-old. After being swept out to sea with his family, the boy swam 2.5 miles through rough water to find help, as ABC News reports . The rescue happened off the coast of Western Australia. On Friday evening, the boy and his family were on a holiday in Quindalup, roughly 150 miles south of Perth. The boy

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Outer Banks homes collapse in nor’easter

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The Outer Banks just endured a heartbreaking hurricane season and the local community suffered another massive blow over the weekend as four houses collapsed into the ocean in just over 24 hours. Footage of the massive winter storm’s waves pounding the Buxton Beach area circulated throughout Sunday and news of more homes collapsing broke Monday, which were all confirmed by Cape Hatteras National

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Zack Flores Turned Trash Into Treasure When He Restored a Destroyed Surfboard

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, as the old saying goes, and trash can be turned into treasure with the right skill set. Zack Flores has the right skill set. In his latest YouTube offering, the shaper/surfer plucks a trashed surfboard from the garbage, takes it home, and breathes new life into it. “This is bad,” he said , eyeing one disastrous rail. “Very very bad. This is a Jim Phillip

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Prince Harry enjoys surfing in California

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Prince Harry isn’t known for being a surfer. He’s known for being a prince and for marrying Meghan Markle and for not wanting to be a prince or something. Lots of drama for all involved. But although Prince Harry isn’t known for being a surfer, he has enough money to get barreled . I’ve been surfing for a lot of years. I’ve been a bit barreled, but not very barreled. It’s a bit depressing, really

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Vote Now for Finalists for the 2026 Ultimate Mountain Athlete Competition

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Being great at one sport? Fine. Being great at all of them? That’s the Ultimate Mountain Athlete. This unprecedented competition tests climbing, biking, and skiing skills—plus plenty of endurance, strength, and sheer guts. Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by Toyota Trucks, is back for season two, and now you get to have a say on the finalists in the men’s and women’s categories. Last season ,

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Teen swims four hours to rescue family

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An ocean outing gone wrong could have ended tragically, if not for the efforts of a brave 13-year-old. After being swept out to sea with his family, the boy swam 2.5 miles through rough water to find help, as ABC News reports . The rescue happened off the coast of Western Australia. On Friday evening, the boy and his family were on a holiday in Quindalup, roughly 150 miles south of Perth. The boy

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Outer Banks homes collapse in nor’easter

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The Outer Banks just endured a heartbreaking hurricane season and the local community suffered another massive blow over the weekend as four houses collapsed into the ocean in just over 24 hours. Footage of the massive winter storm’s waves pounding the Buxton Beach area circulated throughout Sunday and news of more homes collapsing broke Monday, which were all confirmed by Cape Hatteras National

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An ode to “celebrity surf coach” Raimana Van Bastolear

Raimana Van Bastolear needs no introduction, here. The barrel-chested Tahitian with a smile as warm as Sterno has long been a wonder of the surfing world. Since Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch swung wide its gates, over a decade ago, Raimana has ascended into his own cloud of celebrity. Just before he relocated to Lemoore, California, I had a chance to sit with him on his island and learn. Raimana Van

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The 7 Best New Movies Where Nature Is the Real Star

Maybe it’s the mid-winter gloom talking, or maybe it’s just that I’ve spent the last six months doom-scrolling inside a climate-controlled box, but I find myself craving a very specific kind of movie right now. I’m not looking for Sorkin-esque banter or parlor room dramas. I want to watch a person stand in front of a mountain and realize they are completely, utterly insignificant. Oscar season is

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SURFER’s Emerging Brand Grant Returns to CARV Expo in 2026

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Building on the success of its inaugural year, in 2026, the CARV Expo returns to San Diego, and with it SURFER’s Emerging Brand Grant . The grant is designed to give promising surf brands access to the trade show floor -- and the buyers who matter -- without the financial barrier of a full booth investment. This year's iteration of the CARV Expo features new dates, expanded categories, and a deep

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Zack Flores Turned Trash Into Treasure When He Restored a Destroyed Surfboard

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, as the old saying goes, and trash can be turned into treasure with the right skill set. Zack Flores has the right skill set. In his latest YouTube offering, the shaper/surfer plucks a trashed surfboard from the garbage, takes it home, and breathes new life into it. “This is bad,” he said , eyeing one disastrous rail. “Very very bad. This is a Jim Phillip

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Huntington Beach Police Chase Car Thief into Ocean (Video)

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There’s no shortage of excitement in Huntington Beach, CA, whether it’s from the characters one encounters on the iconic pier, the occasional surf contest riot, or the waves that earned the Southern California hamlet its nickname as Surf City, USA. And on Sunday evening, the town lived up to its reputation with a car chase on PCH. When officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle, the driver made

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Wing Foiling In Crowded Surf Is A Nightmare

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I fancy myself as being about as inclusive as anyone, and I want each and every one of us to get our kicks on the water in our own special way, whatever that might be, within some modicum of reason, of course. The whole reason windsurfing, followed by kitesurfing, and now wingfoiling, was dreamt up was that it offered a way to surf without waves. Now, can you surf these things? Well, there’s no d

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Prince Harry enjoys surfing in California

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Prince Harry isn’t known for being a surfer. He’s known for being a prince and for marrying Meghan Markle and for not wanting to be a prince or something. Lots of drama for all involved. But although Prince Harry isn’t known for being a surfer, he has enough money to get barreled . I’ve been surfing for a lot of years. I’ve been a bit barreled, but not very barreled. It’s a bit depressing, really

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Dogs rescued and reunited with owners

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When California’s Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue Team (SCVSAR) heads into the wilderness, they typically pack climbing ropes, carabiners, and trauma kits. But during a rescue operation in late January, they had to request specialized equipment they hadn’t initially brought with them: a pack of hot dogs. That’s because the rescue team was saving three actual dogs from a remote gully near T

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Dogs rescued and reunited with owners

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When California’s Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue Team (SCVSAR) heads into the wilderness, they typically pack climbing ropes, carabiners, and trauma kits. But during a rescue operation in late January, they had to request specialized equipment they hadn’t initially brought with them: a pack of hot dogs. That’s because the rescue team was saving three actual dogs from a remote gully near T

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From British Sleeping Bags to PFAS-Free Ski Jackets | Rab’s Origins & Latest Lineup

Rab got its start making high-end mountaineering sleeping bags, but they've evolved and expanded a lot since then. In this conversation from Blister Summit 2025, we talk with the folks at Rab about their push into ski and snowboard outerwear, the move away from PFAS chemicals in outdoor apparel, what we should expect from these new PFAS-free materials, and more. The post appeared first on BLISTE

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Will 200-knot Winds Bring the North Pacific to Life?

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A series of gales is forecast to set up south of the Gulf of Alaska and send surf into California and Hawaii, possibly ending an unusual winter dry spell. Wind is the essential element for creating waves. It starts in the jet stream, the fast-flowing, narrow air currents whipping around the upper atmosphere at around 30,000 feet. According to seasoned surf forecaster Mark Sponsler of Stormsurf.co

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Teton Gravity Research

Massive Slide Hits Leonardo Schweizer During FWT Qualifier in France

In the high-stakes world of freeride competition, the margin for error is razor-thin. During the 2026 Serre Chevalier Freeride South Series, German snowboarder Leonardo Schweizer found himself on the wrong side of that margin. As he dropped into his line, a massive slab fractured beneath him, turning a professional run into a fight for survival in seconds. View this post on Instagram A post share

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Large Surf Swallows 4 Houses in North Carolina’s Outer Banks (Video)

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Last year, over a dozen homes collapsed in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. It was the result of nor’easter swells, coupled with heavy wind and weather, which led to catastrophic coastal erosion for the beachside community. And it appears the OBX isn’t out of the woods yet. Following the collapse of a home over the weekend amidst large surf , more have followed. Here’s one going down. View this post

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Cyclone Harry Turned Tel Aviv Into A Surf City

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When Cyclone Harry swept across the western Mediterranean late last month, the intense winds created heavier seas than most can ever remember across the coastal areas from southern Italy to Malta and Spain. The storm was actually deemed a “medicane” — essentially a Mediterranean hurricane system — generating strong pressure gradients and powerful offshore swells that created huge waves in unlikel

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Mia Jones wins Freeride World Championship

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The wait is over for the most anticipated showdown of the season. Tomorrow, the world’s elite freeriders will descend upon the jagged peaks of Ordino Arcalís, Andorra, for a historic milestone: the first-ever FIS Freeride World Championships . Unlike the season-long tour, this is a one-day, winner-takes-all battle for the inaugural world title. Photo: Freeride World Tour TGR Athletes to Watch The

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Off the Clock: Drew Bledsoe on Skiing, Football, & Wine (Ep.392)

The Patriots are in the Super Bowl this Sunday, and so for the first episode of our new series, 'Off the Clock,’ we’re talking with former New England Patriots quarterback, Drew Bledsoe. But football was not the first love of this former #1 pick in the NFL draft, skiing was. And today, you’ll hear just how much skiing has meant to Drew throughout his entire life. The post appeared first on BLIST

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Why Winter Is the Best Time to Visit Zion National Park

Zion National Park is crowded. There’s no way to sugarcoat it. In the last decade, the small park in southern Utah has risen up the ranks to become the second most visited national park in the country, with 4.94 million people a year exploring its canyons. That’s a lot of boots on the ground, especially when you consider Zion is just a fraction of the size of the other top five national parks. Gr

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Australian woman dies ski lift accident

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An Australian snowboarder has died in a chairlift accident at a Japanese resort. The 22-year-old’s backpack became entangled in the lift and dragged her along the snow until she suffered cardiac arrest. On Friday, Brooke Day was visiting the Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Hakuba Valley, Japan. As The Guardian reports , the resort explained that an unfastened waist belt buckle on Day’s backpack becam

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Dolphin Does the Sickest Wheelie Off the Coast of California

Most animals — humans included — get excited about stuff. Think about a dog with the zoomies, right? Dolphins do too, and recently a boat full of whale watchers off the California coastline saw an incredible example of how a dolphin gets that energy out: by doing a wheelie. It’s called “tail walking” and it’s rare to see. This particular species of dolphin, the northern right whale dolphin, is kn

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New Generation of Australian Surfers Could Be the Country’s Best World Title Hope in Decades

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“The fact is that when you are a young emerging rookie from Australia or South Africa, you not only have to come through the backdoor… but you also have to bust that door down before they hear ya knocking.” That was Rabbit Bartholomew’s famous quote that appeared in a SURFER article in 1976. He was referencing the aggressive, “no-fear” attitude the Aussies felt they needed to crack the hostile No

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Surf News Network

Derek Ho Tribute | A Glimpse Into The Final Five Years

DEREK HO, 55 years old. September 26 1964 – July 17 2020 REST IN PEACE, POWER AND LOVE! Here is just a tiny glimpse into UNCLE D’s final 5 years. All clips were filmed in the last 5 years. You can see he was living life to the fullest till the very end! This man was/is an INCREDIBLE Father, Brother, Uncle, Husband & Friend. Always inspiring people around him and BLOWING MINDS in the water or on l

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SurferToday.com | The Ultimate Surfing News Website

The forces that can rewrite a perfect tide chart

Tide tables have a reputation for being rock solid. And to be honest, they deserve it. The rise and fall of the sea is driven mainly by the Moon and the Sun , whose movements can be calculated centuries ahead. In truth and theory, tidal predictions for the year 3,000 could be printed today and still be right. How useful would they be for surfers and sailors of today? Maybe not that much. Yet anyo

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Surfing | News, Headlines and Top Stories

To miss surfing dearly

As I write these words, Portugal experiences the worst weather-related catastrophe ever recorded. A series of massive, back-to-back North Atlantic-fueled low-pressure systems brought unprecedented winds that reached an all-time record high of 129,7 miles per hour (208,8 kilometers per hour) in Soure, in the Coimbra district, in central Portugal. These winds blew for several hours and, by themselv

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Teton Gravity Research

From the Slide Zone to Tech Talk: The TGR Forum Winter Recap

From the heavy-hitting snow of the East Coast to high-stakes avalanche safety in the Colorado Rockies, the TGR forums have been absolute fire this week. Whether you’re hunting for the ultimate hardshell for a mid-winter tour or checking the “East Coast Roll Call” for the next storm cycle, the community is locked in. We’re breaking down the latest beta on the Colorado avalanche reports, the East C

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Wavelength Surf Magazine – since 1981

Why Morocco Is the Ultimate Surf Reset for Body and Mind

January and February can be bleak times to be a surfer -- so why not escape to warm waters? The post appeared first on Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981 .

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Spring weather forecast shows uncertainty

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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year —predicting six more weeks of winter. And that’s what meteorologists are expecting, too. According to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Chad Merrill, “The statistics and the upcoming weather pattern will work in tandem and favor six more weeks of winter” across most of the country. If you’re a warm-weather fan, our apologies. Though some of the nation wil

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A Week Between Storms

January has been a rough one for waves. Finding the right windows hasn’t been easy, and solid swell has been hard to come by. Earlier in the month, though, my mate Joel and I scored a great window and made the most of it — long, cold days in the water, surfing until we couldn’t feel our toes. Those moments were beautifully captured by Kai Muir, Malcolm Anderson, and Luke Gartside. Enjoy. Craig Mc

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From Skater Sequins to Skier Speed Suits, the Evolution of Winter Olympics Gear

The morning of the women’s free skate at the 1924 Chamonix Olympics dawned cold and blustery. Accompanied by an orchestra, eight skaters took to the outdoor rink in full flapper style. Austria’s Herma Szabo, wearing a belted cardigan, calf-length pleated skirt, and cloche hat, secured the gold medal thanks to her spread eagle jumps, spins and figures, which the U.S. Olympic Committee Report on th

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Prince Hazza, and the Bazza

Prince Harry carving across the glassy face of a perfectly engineered wave at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch — a collision of modern royalty and an exclusive, frankly expensive, wave pool. Probably not on most people’s bingo card for 2026, but the Duke of Sussex is no stranger to Kelly’s playground. He joins a long list of celebrities with deep pockets lucky enough to spend time at the Ranch. All unde

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