These 5 Ultra-Luxury Surf Resorts Redefine Paradise
World-class surf and luxury accommodations don't typically
go hand-in-hand. Usually, if your priority is scoring top-notch waves, you
don't care too much where you lay your head—you're too tired after a full day
surfing. A sleeping bag and pillow will do just fine. But perhaps you have
wondered, what does luxury surf travel look like? It turns out there are surf
resorts all over the globe where y
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After Two Fights on Colorado Ski
Slopes, Advice on Staying Cool
It’s the early days of the 2025-26 ski season, a time to
dust off your rusty gear, test your noodle-like legs, and perhaps throw a few
punches at your fellow snow-sport lover. Wait—scratch that last one. Alas,
fists are already flying at
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After Two Fights on Colorado Ski
Slopes, Advice on Staying Cool
It’s the early days of the 2025-26 ski season, a time to
dust off your rusty gear, test your noodle-like legs, and perhaps throw a few
punches at your fellow snow-sport lover. Wait—scratch that last one. Alas,
fists are already flying at
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Tiny mistakes = big losses. See what habits might be costing
you every month.
Is Garmin’s InReach Mini 3 the New
King of Satellite Messaging?
Today, Garmin launched the inReach Mini 3 and inReach Mini 3
Plus . They’re the the successors to the Mini 2, which came out almost four
years ago and has become the most popular satellite communicator on the market
for backpackers, hikers, thru-hikers, and plenty of other outdoor lovers. In
short, the Mini 3 takes all of the technical upgrades that it debuted in the
Garmin Messenger Plus— our cu
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Bettylou Sakura Johnson and Finn
McGill Win HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro
Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) and Finn McGill (HAW) emerged
victorious at the HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro, a men’s and women’s World Surf
League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000-level event and Regional Longboard
Qualifying Series (LQS) 1,000-level event, after Sive Jarrard (ASM) and Nelson
Ahina III (HAW) earned their wins in the longboard earlier this week. Johnson
and McGill stood apart in pumping,
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( Editor’s note : This a nine-part fictional story about a
little surf town that is forced to confront the real world effects of shark
protection, the removal of shark nets and the obfuscation of public servants
wildly out of their depth. It’s based on the experience of Ballina, if y’hadn’t
worked that out yet. Read part one here . Part two here . Part three here. Part
four here. Part five here.)
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I Cheated on Tracks with BeachGrit
and the Comments Section Ate Me Alive
I have just had my first real online postmodern experience.
Which has both surprised and fascinated me. Seeing as Tracks magazine, for whom
I have been a freelance contributor for almost 40 years, has reduced
publication from monthly to quarterly, I have found I have too many articles
and stories for the magazine. It’s a very tense time in publishing. It’s
tense everywhere. Editors don’t want to
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OnlyFans Goes Deep In A Way That Will
Surprise You
In the ocean realm, as surfers we are joined by fellow
aquatic enthusiasts of various types, water people, if you will. To name a few,
there are fishermen, bodysurfers, foilers, SUP'ers (sigh), swimmers, sailors,
scuba divers, and free divers. While all have their own merits, for those
committed to surfing at the highest levels, there is much we can learn from our
free diving compatriots. Just re
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TGR’s All-Time Moments Year by Year:
Decade Three of 30 Years of Stoke (2016-2025)
As the calendar flipped to 2016–2025, the foundation was
laid for an era of unprecedented progression and reach. This was the decade
when the edge of what was possible became the new starting line. We didn’t just
chase winter; we became a global action sports collective, following the
adrenaline from the gnarliest spines in
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Man Dies After Multiple Fatal
Drownings in Northern California
On Wednesday, a 32-year-old man was found dead in the water
off
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In a Secret Meeting, Utah Officials
Proposed Ending Reservations at National Parks
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In a Secret Meeting, Utah Officials
Proposed Ending Reservations at National Parks
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Unearthed Kelly Slater song lyrics
spur concern
There are not enough internet pages in the entire world,
much less on BeachGrit, to catalog the many wonders of Kelly Slater. The 11x
professional surfing champion is, of course, best known for his many
professional surfing championships. 11, in total, not counting an Eddie win, 3
US Open of Surfing titles and 4 Laureaus World Sports Awards for Action
Sportsperson of the Year. Surf fans also know
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Finders Keepers: Tanner Gudauskas
Examines ‘Shelter’s’ Green Bonzer Experiment
Growing up, I loved watching Shelter on repeat. The story
and cultural relevance that film had for me set the tone for my love of surf
films. In this episode of “Finders Keepers,” I set out to trace the lineage of
the Campbell Brothers’ Bonzer design, the board that shaped eras and quietly
pushed surfing forward. We sat down with Chris Malloy to revisit Shelter, the
film that burned the Green Bon
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Finders Keepers: Tanner Gudauskas
Examines ‘Shelter’s’ Green Bonzer Experiment
Growing up, I loved watching Shelter on repeat. The story
and cultural relevance that film had for me set the tone for my love of surf
films. In this episode of “Finders Keepers,” I set out to trace the lineage of
the Campbell Brothers’ Bonzer design, the board that shaped eras and quietly
pushed surfing forward. We sat down with Chris Malloy to revisit Shelter, the
film that burned the Green Bon
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Gold Coast Dredging Project Births a
Brand New Wave
To witness the birth of a wave in real time is an incredibly
rare opportunity. Of course, if anyone was going to do it, it would be
weird-wave pioneer Dylan Graves, whose latest video documents his pursuit of a
break birthed by a dredging project on
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Ocean Beach on January 24th, 2024 Is
a Day Worth Reliving
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Gold Coast Dredging Project Births a
Brand New Wave
To witness the birth of a wave in real time is an incredibly
rare opportunity. Of course, if anyone was going to do it, it would be
weird-wave pioneer Dylan Graves, whose latest video documents his pursuit of a
break birthed by a dredging project on
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Ocean Beach on January 24th, 2024 Is
a Day Worth Reliving
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Right-Of-Way Dispute Leads to Court
Summonses for Keystone Skier, Snowboarder
If you shred hard enough, someone’s bound to have a problem
with it. A right-of-way dispute between a skier and a snowboarder at
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Don't miss this one — this week's winner will get any pair
of skis they want from Moment's new 2025-2026 collection! Enter before December
12th for your chance to win! The post appeared first on BLISTER .
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Surf Cams Capture Mysterious Footage
of…Honestly, Who Knows?
Somebody call Joe Rogan , there’s been a UFO sighting . And
honestly, I’m not the slightest bit skeptical. In all the years of human
existence, and the two decades of people carrying miniature HD cameras in their
pockets 24/7, it only makes sense that one of mankind’s greatest mysteries —
whether or not we’re alone in the universe — is proven through grainy surf cam
footage. “Didn’t see that on t
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A Surf Photo Worth a Thousand Words,
Or So
Tell studied surfers from around the world, “I just got out
of the water in
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Nathan Florence Narrates a
Drone’s-Eye View of Pipeline
There’s not a lot of people who know Pipeline better than
Nathan Florence . Though the charger’s seemingly constant world tour often
takes him away from his North Shore home, you can be sure to always find him
back in the lineup when winter hits, and this year is no different. This week,
the surfer once again took to YouTube to post his latest report from surfing’s
center stage – however, he took
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Mark Healey Surfed a Massive Outer
Reef, and Waimea Bay, on the XL Thanksgiving Swell
Mark Healey has achieved the status of living legend in the
surfing world. He’s done this through years of dedication to surfing the
biggest waves he possibly can. He’s a patient man – one who waits for the wave
he wants instead of wildly throwing spaghetti at the wall in hopes of sticking
a good one. And when
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Carlos Burle Suffers Scary Hold Down
at Nazaré; Blames Handheld Camera for Complicating Rescue
After images emerged of Carlos Burle being rescued from a
heavy wipeout at Nazaré, the big-wave surfer took to Instagram to update fans
that he had been released from the hospital, is in stable condition, and is
returning to
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Nate Florence and Kai Lenny Started
Winter Off With an Irish Slab Hunt
Mullaghmore, when it’s big, is one of the most inhospitable
places in the world to surf. The weather does not like you there. The wind
howls, the rain is icy and pelting, and the waves are full of raw, untamed
power. So it’s perfect for surfers who thrive in the face of adversity. Surfers
like Nate Florence and Kai Lenny. It wasn’t just the two of them, though. Natxo
Gonzalez and Leonardo Fiorava
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Climber Charged With Manslaughter
After Leaving Girlfriend Alone Atop Austria’s Highest Peak
On January 19 , a 33-year-old woman died 160 feet below the
summit of
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Mom Strength: Carissa Moore Surfs
First Heat Since Giving Birth and 2024 Olympics
Carissa Moore is back. Not to the Championship Tour (yet),
as that doesn’t get cranking until April. But she did don a jersey and surf a
heat for the first time since becoming a mother and the 2024 Paris Olympics in
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Opening Ceremony 11am Today! The Eddie
Aikau surf contest: more than waves at Waimea Bay
It is our Superbowl! The Eddie, a legendary surf
competition, is more than just a contest for
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Sharks Swarm School of Fish at
Popular Australia Surf Spot (Video)
Nestled in the southeastern coast of
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Basecamp Confidential: I’m a Lifty at
a Big-Name Ski Resort
At the top of the ski resort food chain, you’ve got the ski
patrollers and instructors, the sharp-eyed managers, and the goggle-tanned
moneybags in the C-suite. And at the very bottom? You’ve got the lifties. Lift
operators are glorified alpine life guards. They have two main tasks: keep the
launch pads clear of snow, and stop the lift if anyone gets sucked into a
chair. You can become a lifty wi
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Australian Surf Coach Gets 5 Years in
Prison for Child Sex Abuse
Connor Lyons, a former competitive surfer from
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Don’t Fear, Winter Is Here: Mountain
Hardwear Mineral King All Season Review
Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission
from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy
here . Wintertime camping is one of my favorite pastimes. The crowds have
dwindled, the air is crisp, and the scenery is stunning. But camping in the
off-season also comes with some drawbacks. It’s often cold and wet, which can
make for an uncomfortable experienc
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Study explores how standing waves
could enhance purification of Amsterdam's canal water
The University of
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Surf Cams Capture Mysterious Footage
of…Honestly, Who Knows?
Somebody call Joe Rogan , there’s been a UFO sighting . And
honestly, I’m not the slightest bit skeptical. In all the years of human
existence, and the two decades of people carrying miniature HD cameras in their
pockets 24/7, it only makes sense that one of mankind’s greatest mysteries —
whether or not we’re alone in the universe — is proven through grainy surf cam
footage. “Didn’t see that on t
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A Surf Photo Worth a Thousand Words,
Or So
Tell studied surfers from around the world, “I just got out
of the water in
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Where the Woodwose Are: Inside Shane
McFalls’ 16mm Ski Film
Shot entirely on 16mm and built around animation, analog
process, and original music, the new short from director Shane McFalls captures
skiing in its rawest, most playful form. Featuring Dane Kirk , Pontus Penttilä
, Sämi Ortlieb , and Erik Olson, the project blends home-movie energy with a
deep creative ethos tied to the Salomon Depart movement; an athlete-driven
vision of freestyle skiing root
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Hugh Jackman defiles Mick Fanning’s
beautiful Bell in New York
Hugh Jackman is one of the biggest Australian stars alive
today, sharing room at the top with Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman
and Mel Gibson. The 57-year-old was lucky to be born in the Lucky Country, his
parents taking part in the famed “Ten Pound Pom” program to re-populate
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30 Years on the Line: Alex Krastev
Built the TGR 30th Anniversary Apparel Line
Alex Krastev is an artist whose work effortlessly blends the
raw energy of surf and snow with a nostalgic, almost psychedelic aesthetic. We
were thrilled to work with him previously on our limited-edition Grateful Dead
summer line, a collection that immediately resonated with the TGR audience.
Now, we’ve brought Alex back for our biggest celebration yet: the TGR 30th
Anniversary Line . Three deca
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Bluff is a small town in
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Bluff is a small town in
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FSA’s KFX i28 wheels were developed on the World Cup XC
circuit, but we’ve found their appeal to extend well beyond pure XC racing.
Check out our Full Review for more on why we think a lot of folks should
consider the KFX i28 wheels. The post appeared first on BLISTER .
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How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are right around the corner! Here
at Outside, we’re excited to tune into the newly recognized sport of ski
mountaineering and cheer on the alpine skiers, snowboarders, and other winter
sports athletes. Opening ceremony of the Winter Games will be held on February
6 in
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As a former soldier and current wildland firefighter, I know
firsthand that when an operation requires carrying an injured person out or
getting equipment to a distant ridgetop, that’s inevitably when the helicopter
suddenly can’t take off, the convoy just left, and the roads are impassable.
It’s time to lace up the Lambo-feeties and rev those Chevro-legs—by rucking. To
the average outdoorsperson
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How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are right around the corner! Here
at Outside, we’re excited to tune into the newly recognized sport of ski
mountaineering and cheer on the alpine skiers, snowboarders, and other winter
sports athletes. Opening ceremony of the Winter Games will be held on February
6 in
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Disorderly Conduct at Keystone: When
the Party Goes Sideways on the Hill
The communal experience of riding a mountain requires an
implicit understanding of etiquette and safety. This social contract was
severely tested recently at Keystone Resort when a dispute concerning turn
radius and right-of-way escalated, resulting in two parties receiving summonses
for disorderly conduct from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. This incident
serves as a crucial case study in th
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Inside Johan Rosen’s Effortless New
Short Film, “SHRIMP SANDWICH”
Johan Rosen’s new short film, SHRIMP SANDWICH , is a
beautiful, action-packed contradiction. The title is a direct translation of
the Swedish saying “Åka Räkmacka” or “Glida in på Räkmacka,” which means “to
get things handed to you” or “to achieve things without having to work hard.”
The film itself is two years of non-stop, high-quality snowboarding, but the
crew claims it all came together easi
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"No Freaking Way!" Ireland
Delivers Huge Waves for Kai Lenny, Nathan Florence & Friends (Video)
We try and avoid hyperbole whenever possible but it's hard
not to think of the Red Bull team as the best big wave crew in the world. They
recently did a trip to
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Bombshell: Convicted Pedophile Surf
Coach Connor Lyons Released as Early as June 2026
Connor
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TGR’s Defining Moments Episode One:
The First Film | The Continuum
As we celebrate 30 years of Teton Gravity Research, we’re
heading back to where it all began — The Continuum (1996) . Shot on a shoestring
budget by a crew of ski-obsessed dirtbags chasing snow, the film proved our
lives in the mountains could inspire a community far bigger than we ever
imagined. Every legend has an origin story, and for TGR, it began with Todd and
Steve Jones in
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What happens to a small Australian
beach town after four shark attacks in one day? PART FIVE
( Editor’s note : This an eight-part fictional story about a
little surf town that is forced to confront the real world effects of shark
protection, the removal of shark nets and the obfuscation of public servants
wildly out of their depth. It’s based on the experience of Ballina, if y’hadn’t
worked that out yet. Read part one here . Part two here . Part three here. Part
four here. ) Inside the M
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What Is the ‘Wavebender’? Innovative
New Surf Park Tech Unveiled
Tom Lochtefeld has been in the manmade wave industry for
decades, beginning with the FlowRider standing wave deathtrap in
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The Boards of Choice for One of the
World’s Most Progressive Female Surfers
“When I think of progression in women’s surfing, at this
point, I think of airs and barrels,” says 18-year-old Sierra Kerr. “Because
there’s so much room to grow in that part. Our turns are good and we can always
get them better, but the airs and barrels — that’s what I really want to push
and leave the younger generation to want to send and get as good as the boys.”
As is often the case with rea
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Surf Cam Captures Possible UFO
Sighting in SoCal (Video)
With hundreds of cameras live-streaming continuously all
across the globe – primarily, of course, to check surf conditions – Surfline
has a godlike network of eyeballs. And occasionally, it’s not just the waves
that Surfline’s cams capture. The cameras have recorded (and assisted in
solving) crimes; they’ve caught sharks breaching at popular surf spots like
Lower Trestles; and dead whales slowly
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DUO: The Story Behind Mac Forehand
& Jack Price’s Newest Film
Skier Mac Forehand and filmmaker Jack Price just dropped
their newest project, DUO ; a two-year experiment in pushing themselves, their
creativity, and their friendship into a new zone. We caught up with the pair to
hear how it all went: the highs, the chaos, the surprises, and the moments that
shaped the project from a rough idea into their most personal work yet. Mac
Forehand How’s it going Mac
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Nathan Florence Narrates a
Drone’s-Eye View of Pipeline
There’s not a lot of people who know Pipeline better than
Nathan Florence . Though the charger’s seemingly constant world tour often
takes him away from his North Shore home, you can be sure to always find him
back in the lineup when winter hits, and this year is no different. This week,
the surfer once again took to YouTube to post his latest report from surfing’s
center stage – however, he took
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72 Hours on the Rock: A Waimea Swell,
Glorious Sunsets, & Wave of the Winter Contenders
One of the things I love about Ryan “Chachi” Craig’s
portfolio is his ability to shoot from all angles. He can put a drone in the
sky, post up on the beach, or swim all day at one of the world’s deadliest
reefs. Regardless of his positioning, the creativity, quality and impact of his
imagery never wavers. By his count, Chachi reconns this is his 15th season
shooting on the
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Mark Healey Surfed a Massive Outer
Reef, and Waimea Bay, on the XL Thanksgiving Swell
Mark Healey has achieved the status of living legend in the
surfing world. He’s done this through years of dedication to surfing the
biggest waves he possibly can. He’s a patient man – one who waits for the wave
he wants instead of wildly throwing spaghetti at the wall in hopes of sticking a
good one. And when
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Video Shows Woman Beckoning Bear Like
It’s a Harmless Puppy
I had a random debate with a close friend years ago about
people using, “if I tell you not to touch that hot stove,” as a metaphor for
common sense advice. The idea, of course, is that the person telling a friend
not to touch that hot stove is simply looking out for whomever they’re warning.
And they do so with the hope that saying, “Hey, that’s hot, you’re gonna burn
yourself,” will save the per
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Carlos Burle Suffers Scary Hold Down
at Nazaré; Blames Handheld Camera for Complicating Rescue
After images emerged of Carlos Burle being rescued from a
heavy wipeout at Nazaré, the big-wave surfer took to Instagram to update fans
that he had been released from the hospital, is in stable condition, and is
returning to
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Wave of the Winter Is On: Hawaii’s
Ultimate Barrel-Riding Showdown Is Back
After a five-year hiatus, one of surfing’s most iconic
events is making its long-awaited comeback. Wave of the Winter is returning to
the North Shore of Oahu – where legends are forged and reputations are
cemented. Running from
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My Experience Inside the High-Tech
Ammortal Recovery Chamber
As a gear editor who’s been working in the health and
wellness space for nearly a decade, I’ve noticed one recurring trend: the
endless additions to our self-care routine. It’s no longer enough to eat well
and exercise. Instead, to be our “best selves,” we’re expected to meditate, walk
10,000 steps each day, follow a multi-step skincare routine, practice mobility,
and keep a journal—every single
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Nate Florence and Kai Lenny Started
Winter Off With an Irish Slab Hunt
Mullaghmore, when it’s big, is one of the most inhospitable
places in the world to surf. The weather does not like you there. The wind
howls, the rain is icy and pelting, and the waves are full of raw, untamed
power. So it’s perfect for surfers who thrive in the face of adversity. Surfers
like Nate Florence and Kai Lenny. It wasn’t just the two of them, though. Natxo
Gonzalez and Leonardo Fiorava
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Deep Dive: Pivot Shuttle SL/AM
We compare the Pivot Shuttle SL/AM to the Pivot Shuttle SL,
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL, Canyon Spectral:ONfly, Santa Cruz Heckler
SL, Mondraker Dune XR, Yeti MTe, and Propain Sresh SL Blister’s Flash Reviews
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Does Your Jacket Have NASA Tech?
You don’t mess with a fan favorite like L.L.Bean’s PrimaLoft
Packaway Jacket unless you know you can make it better. Fortunately, developers
at the iconic
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‘Seven-Arm Octopus’ Filmed Alive In
Incredibly Rare Footage From Monterey Bay
There are a lot of weird animals living in the ocean that we
know almost nothing about . One of them is called the seven-arm octopus named
(as you can probably guess) for the fact that it appears at times to have seven
arms instead of the regular eight. It is not called a septopus, though, because
it does have eight. It can be pretty huge, too — up to 165-ish pounds — but
since it lives where we
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Jaws Lights Up as Season’s First XL
West Swell Hits Maui
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s the time that Jaws
surfers live for: Peahi’s opening day. A massive XL swell marched in from the
west, serving sets up in the 15-foot range. As we’ve come to expect by now,
Marcus Rodrigues was there to capture all the action. Rodrigues, who runs the
MROD Maui YouTube channel , lives for days like this. The
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Surfer Still Hasn’t Gotten Refund
After Airline Ran Over His Boards With a Stair Car
“Your board bag’s been destroyed,” is quite possibly the
most terrifying thing you can hear upon returning from a surf trip. Except
that’s exactly what Welsh surfer William Beck was told upon returning from a
trip to
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Howling Offshores Create Insanely
Long Barrels in Cape Town, South Africa
Howling offshores are nice , aren’t they? Sure, it can be a
bit of a pain when you’re looking down the line at a perfect wave, just moments
from popping up, only to find that the wind is under your board and you’re not
going to make it. But if you’re looking for long tubes, the tip of
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John John Florence Is Registered to
Compete in the Pipe Pro
It’s been nearly a year since John John Florence wore a
contest jersey. After announcing his return to the 2026 Championship Tour , he
may come back to competition even sooner than we expected. It appears he’ll
enter the Pipe Pro, running December 10 – 20, and sponsored by his brand,
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Faroe Islands Whale Hunters Face
Criminal Charges
Police in the
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Gigi Rüf on Natural Selection, Making
His Own Boards, and Snowboarding’s Power to Connect Us
Of all the ways to plant your feet on the podium at Natural
Selection, Gigi Rüf does it differently than the rest. Cool, calm, and smiling
the whole damn time, the 44-year-old Austrian came in as a wildcard to last
year’s competition in Revelstoke and flowed his way into third place.
Middle-aged snowboarders around the world tuned in to watch Gigi assert his
relevance among snowboarding’s elite .
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Jack Johnson, Hermanos Gutiérrez
Light Up Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Video)
Jack Johnson is kind of having a moment ... again. Recently
celebrating the quarter-century anniversary of his films "The September
Sessions" and "Thicker Than Water" with shows in
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When a nature-loving musician takes the stage in an iconic
national park, magic is inevitable. , a captivating series featuring
influential artists like Mike Posner, Scout Willis, Goth Babe, and more. Each
intimate set blends music and landscape, connecting the tracks and the wild
places—and digging into the power of the outdoors to inspire art. Watch Now
Learn more about the artists featured in
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Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino
& Simon Stewart (Ep. 303)
Mike and Simon give an update on the exciting Cyclocross
season so far, followed by some troubling recalls in the bike industry, a few interesting
new products, and a whole lot more. The post appeared first on BLISTER .
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How to Build Your Pro Surfing Career During College
Balance uni life and pro surfing: discover the best schools
near waves, time-management tips, sponsorship advice, online degree options,
and career paths for surfers.
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Hawaii sues TikTok for rotting keiki
brains
TikTok is back under fire, this morning, but not from the
usual peeved actors (MAHA moms). As you have certainly followed, the social
media giant has been under threat of getting banned in the
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Carlos Burle Survives a Near-Death
Wipeout in Nazaré (Video)
Carlos Burle has spent decades around big waves, but the
wipeout he took on Wednesday in Nazaré was different. A few hours after being
released from the hospital — still tired, waiting for his flight back to
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Skiing, surfing, mountain biking, free diving, mushrooms,
skeletons, lasers and the Grateful Dead. On paper, it reads more like a chaotic
charades list than the blueprint for a film. But in Chris Benchetler’s
wonderfully bizarre imagination, this is exactly what he fuses together in his
newest cinematic experience, . Dennis Ranaltar airs off a snow sculpture of a
mammoth, flying above drummer Mic
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Fear Is Your Friend: What It’s Like
to Dive off a 68-Foot Cliff.
Australian diver Rhiannan Iffland has dominated the Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series since joining the tour in 2016. This past September,
Iffland, 34, wrapped up her ninth consecutive international title. Iffland told
Outside what it’s like to nail the entry on three flips (with a half twist)
from a 68-foot (21-meter) cliff. There’s always more fear at the start of the
season, especially with y
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Fear Is Your Friend: What It’s Like
to Dive off a 68-Foot Cliff.
Australian diver Rhiannan Iffland has dominated the Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series since joining the tour in 2016. This past September,
Iffland, 34, wrapped up her ninth consecutive international title. Iffland told
Outside what it’s like to nail the entry on three flips (with a half twist)
from a 68-foot (21-meter) cliff. There’s always more fear at the start of the
season, especially with y
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The Biggest Swell of the Season at
Nazaré...So Far (Video)
It’s been somewhat of a slow start to the European big wave
season, mainly with regards to Nazaré . There was a run of swell back in
mid-November, which could be considered the “season opener,” but it was nothing
like what recently went down on December 3rd. This most recent pulse was the
real deal.
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Looking for December Waves? Start With These 5 Picks
Winter doesn't begin on the same date for everyone.
According to the astronomical calendar, the winter season starts around the
winter solstice, usually December 21, when the Earth's northern hemisphere
tilts away from the sun. According to the meteorological calendar, on the other
hand, winter begins on December 1 and is defined by annual climate cycles—not
by planetary movements. Either way, De
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The Polar Vortex Is Coming. Here’s
What Experts Say It Means for Your Ski Plans.
The polar vortex is so back, and in some parts of the
country, the weather system will bring with it up to a foot of snow. If “ polar
vortex ” is giving you déjà vu, that’s because we’ve heard it before. The
terminology refers to periodic outbreaks of frigid air and winter weather that
enter the
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The Polar Vortex Is Coming. Here’s
What Experts Say It Means for Your Ski Plans.
The polar vortex is so back, and in some parts of the
country, the weather system will bring with it up to a foot of snow. If “ polar
vortex ” is giving you déjà vu, that’s because we’ve heard it before. The
terminology refers to periodic outbreaks of frigid air and winter weather that
enter the
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Lorenzo Casati and Nathalie Lambrecht
win 2025 Red Bull King of the Air
The 2025 Red Bull King of the Air delivered a fairytale
finish at
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Three main variables influence the size of waves arriving at
the coastline: wind speed, wind duration, and fetch. Is there a way to
establish a reasonable and fairly accurate nonlinear correlation between them?
Yes, there is. The table below summarizes typical conditions under which wind
generates waves over a consistent fetch. The fetch is the distance over water
that the wind blows in a steady
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Recommended Reading: The Way Out by
Devon O’Neil
In his debut full-length book, The Way Out , Devon O’Neil
shares a story of backcountry tragedy and how the loss rocked Salida, Colorado,
a small town tucked between the Arkansas River and Rocky Mountains whose
community will resonate with anyone who has lived in or spent time in a
mountain town. The book opens on a hut trip with three fathers and their
teenage children. Dynamics unfold on the sk
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The K2 Alchemist is built for speed, but it holds up
surprisingly well across a range of conditions — check out our Full Review to
see why we think it could be just what some hard-charging riders have been
looking for. The post appeared first on BLISTER .
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The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
opening ceremony set for December 5th The cultural event
honour’s the legacy of Eddie Aikau and recognises the big wave riders who have
been selected as competitors in the prestigious surf contest. The Eddie Aikau
Foundation will host its annual Opening Ceremony for the Rip Curl Big Wave
Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau at
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This Under-$100 Solar Lantern Is Our
Go-To Holiday Gift This Year
Getting a gift for the outdoorsy folks on your list should
be easy, right? You should be able to grab something from any aisle at REI. But
not so fast. One quirk about the outdoorsy set: We care about our gear. Maybe a
little too much. Gear is such a personal choice, and the best stuff becomes
part of the experience, like a trusted friend. That can make it hard to get
anyone on your list a gear g
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Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
The opening ceremony set for December 5th. The cultural
event honour’s the legacy of Eddie Aikau and recognises the big wave riders who
have been selected as competitors in the prestigious surf contest. The Eddie
Aikau Foundation will host its annual Opening Ceremony for the Rip Curl Big
Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau at
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Winter Wetsuit Accessories Guide
The post appeared first on Carvemag.com .
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The new issue is out. You can get it delivered to door for
by hitting this link here. ← Tropic Fever - Laura Coviella Winter Wetsuit
Accessories Guide → This one’s packed with inspiration to pull you out of
the doom scroll and remind you of the adventures unlocked by simply riding
waves. We meet the founders of Provide the Slide, a not-for-profit putting
surfboards into the hands of kids and coa
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PE’AHI OPENING DAY!!! EPIC XL WEST
SWELL!!!
FRAME GRABS SHOW ALBEE’S DREAMS COMING TRUE. SNN Opening day
at Pe’ahi was a wild one. A large XL swell came in from the west and slammed
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Sage Cattabriga-Alosa’s Let’s Take a
Lap Drops You Into the Pressure Drop Universe
Sage Cattabriga-Alosa is back with a new season of his
fan-favorite content series, “Let’s Take a Lap” . These first two episodes of
the season offer a departure from the typical follow-cam format. They pull
directly from Sage’s filming trips from last season, giving viewers an
exclusive look at the intense action behind TGR’s newest film, Pressure Drop .
The goal, as always, is to build up the t
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First Look: 40-Acre Wave Pool Coming
Soon to Arizona (Video)
Once upon a time, the first American wave pool, built
specifically for surfing, was located in the unlikely town of
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Poll: What’s Your Favorite Fin Setup?
It would be a dark, dystopian world if surfers could have
only one fin configuration across every session, regardless of conditions.
Fortunately, in our reality, there’s no shortage of options. Much like music,
art or movies, fin preference is subjective. While waves and conditions can
influence what goes on the bottom of our surfboards, personal taste and
preference are the main criteria. Some p
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Phil & April’s House: They’re Still Alive!
Just take the whole thing as a cautionary tale. Right? Viva
la Bam indeed.
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Grandma Swept Out to Sea in Mexico by
‘Washing Machine’ Rogue Wave
A family vacation to Cabo San Lucas quickly turned into a
horror show, as a grandmother, the matriarch of the
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What happens to a small Australian
beach town after four shark attacks in one day? PART FOUR
( Editor’s note : This an eight-part fictional story about a
little surf town that is forced to confront the real world effects of shark
protection, the removal of shark nets and the obfuscation of public servants
wildly out of their depth. It’s based on the experience of Ballina, if y’hadn’t
worked that out yet. Read part one here . Part two here . Part three here. )
Milly Parsons’ one-on-one si
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It’s been six years now since Owen Wright, the one-time
world title contender, bought an unremarkable beach shack a few hundred metres
from The Pass in
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Surfing Maverick's Dressed As Santa
In His Underwear Is This Holiday's Biggest Trend
How do you cut through the noise and reach people during the
frenetic Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales crush? Doing something outrageous is a
good place to start. Half Moon Bay's Luca Padua and
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Jaws Lights Up as Season’s First XL
West Swell Hits Maui
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s the time that Jaws
surfers live for: Peahi’s opening day. A massive XL swell marched in from the
west, serving sets up in the 15-foot range. As we’ve come to expect by now,
Marcus Rodrigues was there to capture all the action. Rodrigues, who runs the
MROD Maui YouTube channel , lives for days like this. The
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Surfer Still Hasn’t Gotten Refund
After Airline Ran Over His Boards With a Stair Car
“Your board bag’s been destroyed,” is quite possibly the
most terrifying thing you can hear upon returning from a surf trip. Except
that’s exactly what Welsh surfer William Beck was told upon returning from a
trip to
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Howling Offshores Create Insanely
Long Barrels in Cape Town, South Africa
Howling offshores are nice , aren’t they? Sure, it can be a
bit of a pain when you’re looking down the line at a perfect wave, just moments
from popping up, only to find that the wind is under your board and you’re not
going to make it. But if you’re looking for long tubes, the tip of
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A Championship Tour Surfer Returns to
Her Viking Homeland
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6 Reasons Santa Cruz Really Is
California's Surf City (Photos)
When I was a kid my grandmother, Arliss, lived behind the
university in
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Adventure
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‘A Sanctuary for Our People’—A
Displaced Tribe Just Reclaimed Ancestral Territory Near Yosemite
A Native American tribe displaced by 19th-century settlers
near
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‘A Sanctuary for Our People’—A
Displaced Tribe Just Reclaimed Ancestral Territory Near Yosemite
A Native American tribe displaced by 19th-century settlers
near
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Where Have All The Surfing Nicknames
Gone?
The Wounded Gull, Dingo, Da Bull, The Condor, Dog, Skindog,
Seabass, Kong, Owl, Snake, Rabbit, Ratboy, Kanga, The Goat, Hog, and Da Cat.
No, not a list of the world’s endangered species, but some of surfing’s most
instantly recognizable nicknames. Yet a scan through the 2025 CT roster and it
is surfing nicknames that seem to be heading towards extinction. On the Men’s
Joao “Chumbinho” Chianca, Li
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John John Florence Is Registered to
Compete in the Pipe Pro
It’s been nearly a year since John John Florence wore a
contest jersey. After announcing his return to the 2026 Championship Tour , he
may come back to competition even sooner than we expected. It appears he’ll
enter the Pipe Pro, running December 10 – 20, and sponsored by his brand,
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World Industries Teams With Zumiez
World Industries, the skate brand the keeps on keeping on,
is diving in on a new apparel partnership deal with action mall monster Zumiez.
“World Industries shaped skate culture, graphics, and style in a way few brands
ever have,” said John Dickinson, CEO SeaJack llc., owner of World Industries.
“Partnering with Zumiez allows us to […]
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Pressure Drop: Nick McNutt’s Athlete
Segment
Nick McNutt is an athlete whose commitment to flow and style
is instantly evident. His riding balances incredible focus with a captivating
level of raw power, making him a highlight in every TGR film. A Whitefish
native, McNutt continually pushes the limits of big mountain freeriding.
Indeed, his segments, especially in our latest film, Pressure Drop , are no
different. He delivers a clinic in ex
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The United States of America Versus
Sam George
Editor’s Note: “Scrapbook” is a limited series from The
Inertia’s Sam George, in which the longtime surf scribe draws from a vast trove
of personal stories and photos to present a collection of entertaining tales
that, while spanning decades of his surfing life, are easily relatable to any
of us who’ve joined him in that pursuit. The year was 1986 and I was sitting at
my desk in the office of SUR
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Betting It All on Black: A
Conversation with the Creators
All On Black hits with speed, chaos, and intent from the
opening frame. Blending music-video energy with heavy freeride skiing, the
project follows Lalo Rambaud and Tucker Carr as they push their skiing, and the
ski-film format, into new territory. We sat down with Lalo and Tucker, along
with filmmaker Antonin Rivet , to break down how the project came to life.
Antonin Rivet All On Black has a ch
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500 Endangered Caspian Seals Washed
Up Dead In Russia
Caspian seals are in a bad way. They are classified as
endangered on the IUCN red list of species threatened with extinction, and
their already dwindling numbers were recently dealt a severe blow when almost
500 of them washed up dead on the coast of
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Watch Snowboarder Sebastien Toutant
Complete 22-Obstacle, 10-Sport Run in One Take
Back in 2020, snowboarder Sebastien Toutant started filming
parkour and trick shots at home . The videos gained some traction among his
social media following and the bit began to grow from there. Two years later,
he upped the ante and took his viral homemade tricks to the park and designed an
entire run where his trick shots, snowboarding, and parkour would all
crossover. Now, five years after i
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