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‘Sharky Summer’ Warms Up SoCal as Hidden Stingray Threat Lurks Beneath

For Southern California surfers, there's going to be a lot going on this summer—and they may want to keep an eye on more than just the forecast in the coming months. With ocean temperatures rising and forecasters watching the development of El Niño in the Pacific, marine scientists are warning that warmer water could bring an increase in some of the ocean's most notorious residents—including juve

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Surfer

Carissa Moore and Steph Gilmore Just Stopped Surfing’s Youth Takeover

Women’s surfing has received a lot of hype in recent years; it’s undeniable. The source of the hype has been the young generation of women who have burst onto the scene as teenagers and taken pro surfing to the next level. The Caity Simmers and Erin Brooks of this world have changed the game. Every year there is a new, younger name pushing the limit, releasing clips and taking names in competitio

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What To Do When You Lose Your Surfboard (Broken Leash)

Bodysurf Collective Your surf leash just broke… now what? Losing your surfboard in big waves is a challenging scenario that most surfers will eventually face. In this video, Spencer Dunlap, former lifeguard and founder of the Bodysurf Collective, breaks down exactly how to handle a broken leash scenario, regulate your nervous system, and make it back to shore without needing a rescue. The biggest

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BeachGrit

Award-winning beachfront treehouse overlooking iconic surf spot officially lists for $US1.3m

Two months back, we ran what you might call an emotional pitch for the iconic Webber house in Angourie, a treehouse design by the architect Paul Witzig notable, among a hell of a lot of other things, for its soaring ceilings and wraparound decks in front of Spooky’s Point there. So beautiful you want to weep every time you hand feed the kookaburras or count your steps, a few hundred or so, to the

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Surfer

Tom Lowe’s 20ft Puerto Escondido Cavern Ignites ‘Ride of the Year’ Hype (Video)

Puerto Escondido is officially open for business. The first major South Pacific swell of the season has officially reached Mexico's famed "Mexican Pipeline," transforming Playa Zicatela into a war zone of towering barrels, brutal hold-downs, and some of the heaviest surf seen (so far) this season. The same swell that ignited Teahupo'o in Tahiti before marching through Hawaii has now arrived in Me

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Surfer

Third Fatal Shark Attack in 4 Weeks Shocks Western Australia

Diver critically injured in shark attack

Another tragedy has struck Western Australia. A 35-year-old spearfisherman was killed Saturday after being attacked by a shark believed to be a great white near Michaelmas Island, off the coast of Albany. The victim was diving with family members when the attack occurred shortly before noon local time, according to Western Australia Police. Authorities said he was brought back to shore by boat, w

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Surfer

Massive Waves Annihilate Iconic 1,000ft Northern California Pier (Video)

Pacifica pier closed due to damage

The Pacific Ocean is wreaking havoc on a Northern California landmark. Pacifica Municipal Pier—an icon that has stood against decades of storms, swell events, and pounding surf—has been closed indefinitely after city engineers discovered a growing crack in the structure's concrete walkway. Officials say the damage is severe enough that parts of the pier are separating, raising concerns about its

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Surfer

Trump Scraps $368M Ocean Observatory Network as Seas Heat Up

Trump dismantles ocean monitoring system

Amidst record-breaking sea-surface temperatures, a capricious “super” El Nino, and troublingly puzzling Gulf Stream variations, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) and its 900-odd instruments off the Atlantic and Pacific seaboards of the United States and beyond are to be stricken over the next 15 months per an executive order from the

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Teton Gravity Research

20 Underrated Bucket-List Trails You Haven’t Hiked Yet

National Trails Day is an excellent reminder to lace up your boots and pack your gear. However, hitting the most famous trailheads often means fighting for parking spots. It means walking single-file behind massive tourist crowds. That is definitely not the authentic wilderness experience I look for. Whether we are scoping big lines from the valley deck or pushing boundaries on loose mountain bik

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Surf News Network

Teahupo’o Tahiti – 5/31/26 (Swell Of The Year.)

JDAVisuals JDA Captures a Wonder of the World. SNN JDAVisuals Teahupoʻo delivered once again. Filmed on May 31, 2026, as powerful Pacific swell energy lit up one of the heaviest waves on Earth and some of the best surfers were around to surf it. From perfect crystal-blue barrels to beautiful jungle covered mountains, this short film showcases why Teahupoʻo, Tahiti remains a dream destination for

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Outside Online

The Best Dog Beaches in America, According to Dogs

For those of you born with a love for both dogs and water, you know how unmatched a day spent on the beach with your four-legged friend truly feels. Thankfully, there are still waterfront parks where your pup can roam off leash and you can unwind without the stress of watching the clock or your dog, too intensely. As a Pacific Northwest native, I consider Cannon Beach, Oregon, the gold standard o

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BeachGrit

Western Australia’s Shark Crisis Deepens: Second Diver Killed by Great White in Under a Month

Diver critically injured in shark attack

Two Western Australian divers killed by Great Whites in two weeks, the latest death earlier today in the waters off a joint called Albany, ten hours or so drive south of Perth. Two weeks you’ll remember, a fifteen-footer killed spear fisherman and daddy of two, Steven Mattaboni, who was thirty eight. Steve had been diving in the gorgeous blue waters of Horseshoe Reef at Rottnest Island there, a s

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Outside Online

Inside the Unconventional World of Goat Therapy, Where Talking Is Entirely Optional

I like my therapist a lot but she doesn’t nibble my sleeve, or smell like cedar chips, or press her tiny nub-horns into my arm, which—no offense—really diminishes her ability to make me feel immediately great. Sure, she’s brilliant and supportive and leaves me with clarity, but clarity can hurt. Sometimes you just want to feel better instantly, rather than, you know, be better over time. So when

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Outside Online

Wild Bison Return to the Outskirts of Chicago for the First Time in 200 Years

Tall grasses blow in the gentle breeze, and the sounds of hooves pat the prairie below. A few small snorts escape the bison’s noses, evaporating into the chilly air. The herd’s youngest member, hardly a month old, frolics in the grasslands. This isn’t Yellowstone. Or the Badlands. This growing herd makes itself at home on Burlington Prairie, a forest preserve 60 miles northwest of Chicago . Absen

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Freesurf Magazine

Punta Roca Puts World’s Best to the Test at Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero

Surf City El Salvador Pro begins

PUNTA ROCA, La Libertad, El Salvador (Friday, June 5, 2026) – An incredible start to the Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero, Stop No. 5 of the 2026 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), powered through opening day in pumping six-to-eight-foot wave faces, consistently plus sets with high-performance showcases ensuing in the building swell. Men’s Round One, women’s Round O

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The Inertia

We Dug Up the 7 Most Outrageous Cases of Surf Localism at Lunada Bay

Even after a 2016 lawsuit cracked down on surf localism at Lunada Bay — with hefty fines up to $90,000 — local surfers are still bullying outsiders . We examined records from the city of Palos Verdes Estates regarding localism incidents and found 34 reports dating back to 2009. They prove litigation is never a surefire deterrent. As recently as February of 2026, there were continued reports of lo

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Outside Online

Colorado Crews Are Cleaning Up an “Abundance of Human Shit” at One of the State’s Most Popular Trails

For years, a trail leading to a series of pristine alpine lakes above Ouray, Colorado, has drawn in thousands of eager hikers. But that influx of visitors has also led to what trailworkers on TikTok referred to as an “abundance of human shit,” which trail crews are now working hard to clean up. Trailworkers with the conservation nonprofit National Forest Foundation (NFF) are clearing out years of

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Colorado Crews Are Cleaning Up an “Abundance of Human Shit” at One of the State’s Most Popular Trails

For years, a trail leading to a series of pristine alpine lakes above Ouray, Colorado, has drawn in thousands of eager hikers. But that influx of visitors has also led to what trailworkers on TikTok referred to as an “abundance of human shit,” which trail crews are now working hard to clean up. Trailworkers with the conservation nonprofit National Forest Foundation (NFF) are clearing out years of

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Surf | The Inertia

More Than 300 Dolphins Joined This E-Foiler for a Session in Cape Town

There aren’t too many things better than sharing the lineup with wildlife. Maybe not a giant great white, but when a whale, turtles, seals, or dolphins show up, it always makes even the worst sessions great. And that’s a little easier to find if you’re on a foil out in the deep . Chris Rogers, a travel and action sports filmmaker, recently spotted a giant pod of dolphins he estimated to be 300-pl

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The Inertia

More Than 300 Dolphins Joined This E-Foiler for a Session in Cape Town

There aren’t too many things better than sharing the lineup with wildlife. Maybe not a giant great white, but when a whale, turtles, seals, or dolphins show up, it always makes even the worst sessions great. And that’s a little easier to find if you’re on a foil out in the deep . Chris Rogers, a travel and action sports filmmaker, recently spotted a giant pod of dolphins he estimated to be 300-pl

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The Inertia

Watch These Oahu Watermen Take on Massive South Swell in Outrigger Canoe

A massive south swell lit up Oahu’s south shore this week. Of course, the usual suspects all came out to get a piece (see: Koa Rothman taking on an Ala Moana tube-fest ), but there were also a few surprises out in the lineup. A recent social media clip shows a brave, bordering on psychotic, pack of watermen taking on the surf in an outrigger canoe. The clip comes courtesy of the paddling channel,

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Surf | The Inertia

Watch These Oahu Watermen Take on Massive South Swell in Outrigger Canoe

A massive south swell lit up Oahu’s south shore this week. Of course, the usual suspects all came out to get a piece (see: Koa Rothman taking on an Ala Moana tube-fest ), but there were also a few surprises out in the lineup. A recent social media clip shows a brave, bordering on psychotic, pack of watermen taking on the surf in an outrigger canoe. The clip comes courtesy of the paddling channel,

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Surf | The Inertia

Brent Weldon’s Film on the Wedge Sheds Light on the Reality of Getting Hurt There

The Wedge, a Newport Beach, California staple, is one of the surf world’s reigning content machines for obvious reasons. Tag carnage on any YouTube clip and no one will accuse you of posting clickbait. And we all watch the board-breaking wipeouts, the guys who get shut down in a closeout barrel or get sucked over the falls, and yes, we wince a little. But there’s no denying the major disconnect f

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Surf | The Inertia

An XXL South Swell Created an Ala Moana Bowls Tube-Fest

Koa Rothman is used to heavy waves. He’s a Pipeline local, after all, and his playground is the North Shore and all the waves that come with it. The South Shore, although not nearly as frequently big as the North, can bare its teeth every now and again — and recently, it didn’t just bare its teeth. It took a few big bites. Before Rothman’s latest vlog gets into the South Shore content, he headed

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The Inertia

Brent Weldon’s Film on the Wedge Sheds Light on the Reality of Getting Hurt There

The Wedge, a Newport Beach, California staple, is one of the surf world’s reigning content machines for obvious reasons. Tag carnage on any YouTube clip and no one will accuse you of posting clickbait. And we all watch the board-breaking wipeouts, the guys who get shut down in a closeout barrel or get sucked over the falls, and yes, we wince a little. But there’s no denying the major disconnect f

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The Inertia

An XXL South Swell Created an Ala Moana Bowls Tube-Fest

Koa Rothman is used to heavy waves. He’s a Pipeline local, after all, and his playground is the North Shore and all the waves that come with it. The South Shore, although not nearly as frequently big as the North, can bare its teeth every now and again — and recently, it didn’t just bare its teeth. It took a few big bites. Before Rothman’s latest vlog gets into the South Shore content, he headed

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Surfer

'A Huge Loss': Ocean Beach Mourns Veteran San Francisco Surfer Sandro Britz After Tragic Death

Surfer dies after Ocean Beach rescue

A familiar face is missing from the lineup at Ocean Beach. Days after veteran San Francisco surfer Sandro Ricardo Britz died following a medical emergency in the water, friends and fellow surfers continue to mourn the loss of a man many considered part of the fabric of Ocean Beach itself. Britz, 55, was rescued from the surf on May 28th after lifeguards and fellow surfers spotted him in distress

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Surfer

Giant Wave Launches Hawaii Canoe Crew During Massive South Shore Swell (Video)

The seasons are changing, and the Southern Hemisphere swell season has officially kicked off. And in Hawaii, the first major South Shore swell of the summer has arrived. One of the wildest moments came not from a surfer, but from an outrigger canoe crew in Honolulu. A viral video making the rounds online shows a canoe catching a few waves at Castle’s before getting caught inside. That’s when thin

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Surfer

5 Off-The-Grid Surf Escapes To Chase June Swell

The beginning of northern hemisphere's summer is right around the corner. Astronomical summer officially kicks off from June 21st. With it, the great wave slow down for the top half of the globe. This means, you either stick around home and make those summer swells work for you – after all a summer at home, under an unseasonal swell, can feel like magic. Or, you get out there. For the more travel

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Carvemag.com

South West Regional Report

Regional Report — South West England South West England The South West has always been the engine room of British surfing — a coastline that produces talent, community, and some decent conditions when the wind decides to play ball. Matthew Hayes, founder and host of The Insiders Podcast, has been at the centre of that scene for years, documenting the people and moments that make it tick. Here's h

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Teton Gravity Research

Is The Remarkables About to Become New Zealand’s Largest Ski Area?

Remarkables ski area expansion proposed

The Southern Hemisphere winter is kicking off with some huge news. NZSki, the operator of Queenstown’s iconic mountain playground, has filed an application for a $150 million-plus expansion of The Remarkables . The multi-year project targets a neighboring valley known as the Doolans Basin. If approved under the fast-track consenting process, the development will change the face of skiing and snow

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Surf | The Inertia

13 Photos From El Salvador Pro Training Sessions at Rippable Punta Roca

Surf City El Salvador Pro begins

One common draw to the Championship Tour is the opportunity for fans to see what the world’s best surfers can do with waves they know from firsthand experience. Now, Pipe and Chopes on a 10-foot day aren’t exactly the most relatable of those experiences. Neither is double-overhead Supertubos. And come to think of it, even a heat at pumping Lowers is wildly unrealistic because sure, I’ve surfed th

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The Inertia

13 Photos From El Salvador Pro Training Sessions at Rippable Punta Roca

Surf City El Salvador Pro begins

One common draw to the Championship Tour is the opportunity for fans to see what the world’s best surfers can do with waves they know from firsthand experience. Now, Pipe and Chopes on a 10-foot day aren’t exactly the most relatable of those experiences. Neither is double-overhead Supertubos. And come to think of it, even a heat at pumping Lowers is wildly unrealistic because sure, I’ve surfed th

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Teton Gravity Research

TGR Ditches the REDs: Todd Jones on Shooting an Entire Ski Film on iPhone

For more than three decades, Todd Jones and Teton Gravity Research have built a reputation around pushing action sports filmmaking forward. Big mountain lines. Helicopters. Phantom cameras. REDs. Massive lenses pointed into hectic winter environments. Now, they’ve released something completely different. TGR’s latest project, VALHALLA TRANSMISSIONS , marks the first time the company has shot an e

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BeachGrit

Comedian details torture of living with Surfer’s Ear

There are two medical conditions that mark serious surfers: pterygium and external auditory canal exostoses better known as “surfer’s eye” and “surfer’s ear.” They are, both, uncomfortable but also the marks of a serious surfer so worn with small pride. The surfer with pterygium looking perpetually stoned as his eyelid grinds like sandpaper over his eyeball. The surfer with exostoses cupping a ha

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Boardistan

Cloudflare Founder Wants to Buy Park City

Utah’s richest man, Cloudflare founder Matthew Prince, believes it is time for Vail Resorts to begin selling off some of its assets and he would like to buy Park City where he grew up skiing and once worked as a ski instructor, according to a Jason Blevins story in The Colorado Sun. The big problem, […]

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Surfing | News, Headlines and Top Stories

The too-crowded-to-surf syndrome

Surfers, we have a problem. Or maybe more than one, but let's address the fundamental one first. What if it's just getting so crowded at our local beaches, it's just not worth it anymore? Yes, I belong to a group of lucky surfers who live near a coastline blessed with plenty of favorable swells and quality waves. For that, I present my sincere apologies as I speak from a place of privilege. Howev

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SurferToday.com | The Ultimate Surfing News Website

Portugal's parasol dispute sparks debate over public beach access

On Portuguese beaches, an unexpected dispute has triggered a broad discussion about public beach access. A family arrives early, plants a beach umbrella in the sand, and within minutes is told to move because the spot is "in front of the concession." For years, many Portuguese beachgoers accepted the rule as if it were law. Signs on beaches in the Algarve and elsewhere directed people carrying th

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BLISTER

Win Outerwear from Finisterre!

You can count on the British to make bomber rain gear — enter for your chance to win a Finisterre Stormbird Jacket, born in a cliff-top workshop on Cornwall's rugged north coast. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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BLISTER

The Debate: Should We Change Our Winter Buyer’s Guide? (Ep.397)

We’ve been wrestling with some big, potential changes to our annual Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide. So today, Jonathan, Luke, and Kristin Sinnott discuss these potential changes — as well as what definitely won’t be changing. Give it a listen, then please let us know what you think. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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Outside Online

The Best Budget, Mid-Priced, and Splurgy Rain Jackets

Your rain jacket is one of those pieces of gear you don’t always need—but when you do, you’re very glad it’s there. From a field test of 82 rain shells, we narrowed the list to 17 top performers across men’s and women’s styles, then evaluated them on price and performance to identify the best budget, mid-tier, and splurge options. Here’s what you can buy from $100 to $375. Best Rain Jackets: At a

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Outside Online

When in Doubt, Bark It Out: Why I Feel Safer With My Reactive Dog

This story discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual violence, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline toll-free from anywhere in the U.S. at 1-800-656-4673. Some people might put my dog, Saylor, in the “reactive” category. Going on a walk with my girl has never been a relaxing endeavor or a casual neighborhood stroll. It’s more of a full-body, hypervigil

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Outside Online

The Reality of Spending 42 Days in Isolation After Being Aboard the Deadly Hantavirus Cruise

Hantavirus cruise passengers return home

Jake Rosmarin is a New York-based travel influencer who is in federally mandated quarantine after being aboard the MV Hondius, a 353-foot ship built for polar expeditions to the Arctic. On May 2, 20 26, s o m e passengers experienced severe respiratory issues, and three deaths in total have been reported as of May 13. It was confirmed that the Andes hantavirus was responsible. To date, some passe

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BeachGrit

Politics: Paul Krugman’s “DeMAGAfication” Is a Call for America’s Second Civil War

Given that Donald Trump’s approval rating among republications is holding steady at somewhere between 60-80%, Paul Krugman’s call for “deMAGAfication” is nothing less than a call for a second Civil War. Worse, his argument rests on the pernicious myth that Allied “reeducation” (war crimes trials and denazification) transformed the Nazi dictatorship into a constitutional democracy. This claim does

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Backcountry Magazine

Mountain Skills: Mountain Rescue

Professional rescuers share when and how to call search and rescue. Teton Country Search and Rescue A thin layer of early-season snow painted Washington’s Snoqualmie Pass in opalescent white when the call came in: A solo skier had dropped into the basin behind the pass’s ruggedly iconic Chair Peak and broken their leg. Luckily, 15 members of King County’s Ski Patrol and Rescue Team (SPART) were j

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Surf | The Inertia

20 Minutes of Firing Newport Beach on a South Swell

After spending the previous day filming closeout barrels at El Porto, I woke up to a completely different scene at Newport Beach. This was one of those mornings where everything seemed to come together. Perfect barrels, huge turns, talented surfers, dolphins cruising through the lineup, wipeouts, dogs losing their minds on the sand, and plenty of beach life in between. Not every wave cooperated,

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The Inertia

20 Minutes of Firing Newport Beach on a South Swell

After spending the previous day filming closeout barrels at El Porto, I woke up to a completely different scene at Newport Beach. This was one of those mornings where everything seemed to come together. Perfect barrels, huge turns, talented surfers, dolphins cruising through the lineup, wipeouts, dogs losing their minds on the sand, and plenty of beach life in between. Not every wave cooperated,

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Surfer

Ryan Burch's New Hand-Shaped Surfboards Land at Adam Mar in New York — A Closer Look at the Burch Economy

Burch's latest batch of hand-shaped customs just landed at the Adam Mar surf shop in Montauk, New York. Twelve boards, starting at $1,850 and going up to $2,800. They hit the shop site three days ago. Half of them are already sold. Minus gliders and pickle forks, the batch shows a big range: Psychic Vibrations -esque Squit Fishes, Bigger Squits, Luki logs, Secret Agents, and Reggae Sharks. For th

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The Inertia

5 Minutes With Torrey Meister, Who’s Definitely Thankful for His Surfing Life

Torrey Meister is a man of many things. Big waves, the Qualifying Series grind, coming back from major injuries , a man of God. Point blank, he is the man . I sat down with the man from the Big Island to get a glimpse into his surfing life. Where is your home break and how did it shape you as a surfer? Banyans. It’s a super fun peak with a left and right on the Big Island. Banyans definitely shap

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Surf | The Inertia

This Is Pumping Punta Roca Ahead of the El Salvador Pro

Surf City El Salvador Pro begins

I tell myself every season I should document swells and conditions right before Championship Tour event windows open. I just roll with a personal bias instead — one I know I’m not alone in — that at least five out of every three CT events are precluded by pumping surf, only for the ocean to shut down just in time for day one. This is totally not true, by the way. Our minds play tricks on us as fa

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Outside Online

Life Lessons Learned from José Andrés at Outside Days

James Beard-Award winning chef, New York Times -bestselling cookbook author, Nobel Peace Prize nominee: José Andrés has earned many titles over the years. Speaking to a packed crowd at Outside Days on Saturday, May 30, it became clear “traveler” is the one that has inspired all the other titles in his life. His adventures around the world have not only shaped his culinary identity, but the celebr

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The Inertia

This Is Pumping Punta Roca Ahead of the El Salvador Pro

Surf City El Salvador Pro begins

I tell myself every season I should document swells and conditions right before Championship Tour event windows open. I just roll with a personal bias instead — one I know I’m not alone in — that at least five out of every three CT events are precluded by pumping surf, only for the ocean to shut down just in time for day one. This is totally not true, by the way. Our minds play tricks on us as fa

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Surf | The Inertia

Surfer Identified as Victim of Oahu Shark Attack

More details have emerged about the victim of a gruesome shark attack on an Oahu beach this week. The man who was bitten at Cromwell’s beach has been identified as surfer Koa Smith (not that Koa Smith ), and he spoke out about his experience of the encounter. As Smith told ABC News , Cromwell’s was his regular break. “I paddled out to a spot that I surf all the time,” he said, going on to explain

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The Inertia

Surfer Identified as Victim of Oahu Shark Attack

More details have emerged about the victim of a gruesome shark attack on an Oahu beach this week. The man who was bitten at Cromwell’s beach has been identified as surfer Koa Smith (not that Koa Smith ), and he spoke out about his experience of the encounter. As Smith told ABC News , Cromwell’s was his regular break. “I paddled out to a spot that I surf all the time,” he said, going on to explain

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Outside Online

9 Father’s Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads

Father's Day gift guides unveiled

What do you get for the man who loves the outdoors and loves getting outfitted for the outdoors? When it comes to dads who think they know what they need, Father’s Day gifts can be tricky. But with these ideas, you can surprise him with the gifts he didn’t even know he wanted—and upgrade his time outside. The post appeared first on Outside Online .

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Surf | The Inertia

Nias On Steriods: The Biggest Swell of the Year on May 29-30

The wave at Lagundri Bay on Nias is fantastically good, and at the end of May it was about as good as it can get. The makers of this clip, Surf Raw Files, called it “Nias on Steroids. ” A few windless days paired with powerful a southwest swell made for conditions every surfer dreams about. It wasn’t completely maxed out , but honestly, conditions at maxed-out Nias are not what every surfer dream

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The Inertia

Nias On Steriods: The Biggest Swell of the Year on May 29-30

The wave at Lagundri Bay on Nias is fantastically good, and at the end of May it was about as good as it can get. The makers of this clip, Surf Raw Files, called it “Nias on Steroids. ” A few windless days paired with powerful a southwest swell made for conditions every surfer dreams about. It wasn’t completely maxed out , but honestly, conditions at maxed-out Nias are not what every surfer dream

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Surf | The Inertia

Dead Whale Prompts Lover’s Point Beach Closure Amid Shark Fears

Dead whale closes Lovers Point Beach

A popular central California beach has been closed due to concern over shark attacks. Access to Lovers Point Beach in Monterey County was closed after a dead whale was found floating near the shore. As CBS News reports , Pacific Grove Police Department officers were notified of the whale around 12:55 p.m. Wednesday. “Marine mammal carcasses can attract sharks, particularly larger predatory specie

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Surfer

50-Foot Seas Ignite Rogue Wave Chaos From Tahiti to Hawaii (Video)

The first day of summer is still a few weeks away, but the seasonal swell window in the South Pacific arrived a little bit early in Hawaii with a bang. With the first major South Pacific swell of the season lighting up Tahiti, followed by Hawaii this week, powerful lines marched into south-facing shores. Along the Kona coast of the Big Island, waves exploded over seawalls, flooded roadways, and t

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The Inertia

Colorado Ski Area Plans Two-Day Summer Reopening

Colorado ski areas offer summer skiing

Re-opening for a couple days of skiing and snowboarding in the summer is the new version of ski areas holding out and extending their season as deep into spring (or summer) as possible. These things are understandably a badge of honor for resorts or smaller ski areas everywhere when they can offer locals and season pass holders the option of even just a few extra days on snow. Colorado’s Cuchara

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Teton Gravity Research

Choosing The Right Water Filter For Your Next Adventure

Nothing stalls an adventure faster than a bad case of Giardia. When you are deep in the zone, miles away from the nearest paved road, clean water isn’t an option. It is a necessity. However, with so many options on the market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Here’s a breakdown of the most common filtration systems so you can choose the best one for your next adventure. The Lineup: W

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The Inertia

Dead Whale Prompts Lover’s Point Beach Closure Amid Shark Fears

Dead whale closes Lovers Point Beach

A popular central California beach has been closed due to concern over shark attacks. Access to Lovers Point Beach in Monterey County was closed after a dead whale was found floating near the shore. As CBS News reports , Pacific Grove Police Department officers were notified of the whale around 12:55 p.m. Wednesday. “Marine mammal carcasses can attract sharks, particularly larger predatory specie

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Teton Gravity Research

Alessio Tonoli’s Technical Take on Utah Freeride: ‘84779’

Alessio Tonoli conquers Utah desert

When you think of Swiss mountain biker Alessio Tonoli , your mind likely goes straight to massive airtime. Better known to his fans as Cornflakesfuture, Tonoli cemented his status in the heavy-hitting realm of the Fest Series and stood atop the podium as the 2025 Joyride Whip-Off World Champion. But the desert has a unique way of calling out a rider’s creative instincts. For his latest project, t

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The Inertia

A Sherpa Believed to Be Dead High on Everest Miraculously Appeared Six Days Later

A tale of what some are calling one of the great Everest survival stories ever unfolded today on the world’s highest peak. Dawa Sherpa, known as Hillary Dawa, appeared at the base of the mountain’s Khumbu icefall six days after he went missing high up on the mountain. The 52-year-old climbing guide was last seen alive on May 29 descending to Camp 3 at an altitude of around 24,600 feet. He became

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Surf | The Inertia

Italo Ferreira Gets Stitches Following Collision Ahead of El Salvador Pro

Just two days before the El Salvador Pro kicks off, rankings leader Italo Ferreira suffered an injury during a freesurf that resulted in eight stitches on his knee. The former world champ and Olympic gold medalist says he still hopes to be ready for the event that kicks off on Friday, June 5. Ferreira posted the following statement in Portuguese on his Instagram stories on Wednesday, June 3: “Tod

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Outside Online

A Sherpa’s “Absolute Miracle” Survival on Mount Everest Prompts Tough Questions for the Guiding Industry

Sherpa left to die on Everest

The guiding community on Mount Everest has become transfixed by the incredible story of Hillary Dawa Sherpa , the Nepali guide who went missing on May 29 at 25,000 feet, only to reappear alive near Base Camp six days later. Hillary Dawa had no access to food or water, and he had to descend from 25,000 feet to 17,500 feet by himself. When rescuers located him at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall on J

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The Inertia

Italo Ferreira Gets Stitches Following Collision Ahead of El Salvador Pro

Just two days before the El Salvador Pro kicks off, rankings leader Italo Ferreira suffered an injury during a freesurf that resulted in eight stitches on his knee. The former world champ and Olympic gold medalist says he still hopes to be ready for the event that kicks off on Friday, June 5. Ferreira posted the following statement in Portuguese on his Instagram stories on Wednesday, June 3: “Tod

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

A Sherpa’s “Absolute Miracle” Survival on Mount Everest Prompts Tough Questions for the Guiding Industry

Sherpa left to die on Everest

The guiding community on Mount Everest has become transfixed by the incredible story of Hillary Dawa Sherpa , the Nepali guide who went missing on May 29 at 25,000 feet, only to reappear alive near Base Camp six days later. Hillary Dawa had no access to food or water, and he had to descend from 25,000 feet to 17,500 feet by himself. When rescuers located him at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall on J

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Outside Online

The Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Overview: Mountain bike shoes come in two types: clipless, which attach mechanically to the pedal for efficient power transfer, and flats, which rely on grippy rubber soles. Clipless shoes suit XC and endurance riders; flats favor downhill and trail riders who want freedom of movement. Key factors include sole stiffness, fit, closure system, and weather protection. Our testers rode 10 pairs acros

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Surfer

Dead Whale Sparks Great White Shark Fears at Lovers Point in California (Video)

A dead gray whale has forced the closure of Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, California, and for many locals, the news brings back memories of a tragedy that still hangs over the community. According to Pacific Grove officials, authorities temporarily closed the popular beach this week after a mature gray whale carcass washed ashore near the point. The closure was issued out of an abundance of caut

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BeachGrit

Stunt pilot super busted after dive bombing South Carolina beach

Pilot dive bombs South Carolina beach

It seems that the dangers, associated with our beloved pastime of surfing, have grown exponentially in recent. Once, the only terrors came from sharks or the pointy tip of the surfboard. The latter was worked around via Nose Guard Hawaii. The former rare enough to push back into the recesses and forget. Simpler times. Today, Nose Guard Hawaii seems out of business, putting pointy surfboard tip di

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Surf News Network

NIAS on STEROIDS – Biggest Swell of the Year – RAWFILES 29-30/MAY/2026

Surf Raw Files 2-3 days of no wind and a good run of swell made Nias the place to be! South-west swell in the Lagundri Bay is the perfect agnle for the point! Riders: Alex, Site, Anton, Gabriel, Kevin,Eden, Kristof, Bedi and many more rippers! Enjoy this recap – thanks for watching! Filmed by @jamburaelodgenias – Petra and a few more filmers from Nias!

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Outside Online

The Best Summer Camp Packing List, According to Actual Parents

Nothing sends a parent into a midnight spiral quite like a summer camp packing list. Sure, the official printout covers the essentials— sleeping bag , bug spray, sturdy backpack—but it’s what’s not on the list that keeps you up at night. Will your kid need a bunk fan to survive a stifling cabin? What about a collapsible hamper, to quarantine all the mud-streaked and sunscreen-stained clothes? Sho

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Carvemag.com

Boardmasters OPEN Secures QS 4,000 Upgrade

Boardmasters OPEN will stage one of Europe's premier World Surf League Qualifying Series competitions this summer. After its annual Fistral Beach event was upgraded from QS 2,000 to QS 4,000 status for 2026. In partnership with YETI, the upgraded QS 4,000 status reinforces a shared commitment to supporting elite performance, progression, and the future of surfing and positions the event among the

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction Hasn’t Gone to Plan. Are These Cowboys Its Last Hope?

It was midnight when Jesse Lasater and Max Morton heard the wolf howling behind them. It was a lonely sound, deep and mournful, and it carried through the pines. The men whirled, and Morton touched his shotgun. For a moment, they stood there in the heavy silence, listening. This wolf was one of at least two that had been slowly closing in on a local rancher’s herd of cattle over the past few days

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Outside Online

Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction Hasn’t Gone to Plan. Are These Cowboys Its Last Hope?

It was midnight when Jesse Lasater and Max Morton heard the wolf howling behind them. It was a lonely sound, deep and mournful, and it carried through the pines. The men whirled, and Morton touched his shotgun. For a moment, they stood there in the heavy silence, listening. This wolf was one of at least two that had been slowly closing in on a local rancher’s herd of cattle over the past few days

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Carvemag.com

El Salvador Preview

As the world title race is ready to heat up, Joel Gray gives us the lowdown on the up and coming Surf City El Salvador Pro. Words: Joel Gray Photos: WSL A few years back, I surfed Punta Roca on the eve of the WSL event. As luck would have it, I found myself out the back as the set of the day approached. Having waited an hour or so, I was second in line as the unrelenting set came to an end. The g

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Surfer

Forecast: South Pacific Continues to Fire in June

Storm activity across the South Pacific intensified during the final third of May , generating swell that continues to impact Hawaii and the west coast of the Americas through the opening days of June. The powerful swell train also delivered notable surf to Teahupo'o, showcasing the strength and reach of this Southern Hemisphere storm cycle. Check out how the swell performed at Teahupo'o, Tahiti

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BeachGrit

From Surf Havens to Ghost Towns: The Shark Threat to Regional Australia

( Editor’s note : This story appears in the latest issue of Surfing World, called Shark Country, which is a comprehensive examination of the dramatic shift in Australian surfing where every other month, a surfer is taken down either by a Great White or a bull shark. Why, how and what the hell? Contained within the magazine, a handsome independently owned journal, just Sean Doherty, Hannah Anderso

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Outside Online

Ford’s New Filson Bronco Is Like a Rugged Duffel Bag with a V6

Ford Bronco Filson Edition debuts

A truck wearing an outdoor brand’s name is not a new idea. Ford has done this dance before. In the early nineties there was an Eddie Bauer Bronco with two-tone paint and nicer leather, a way for Ford to dip its toe into the almost-luxe marketplace without going full-on fancy. The pitch then is not unlike the pitch now: take a machine that’s good at going off-road, and make the inside nice enough

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Teton Gravity Research

Inside Alessio Tonoli’s Utah Desert Freeride Project

After a breakout 2025 season that included standout performances at Darkfest, Fest Series, and a Whip-Off World Championship win at Crankworx Joyride, Swiss freerider Alessio Tonoli headed to southern Utah with a different vision. Instead of chasing contests, he built his own line in the desert. The result is 84779 , a new freeride film that follows Tonoli and his crew as they explore Utah’s heav

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Outside Online

America’s National Parks Got a Snitch Hotline. Visitors Used It to Roast the Government Instead.

As part of its move to flag historical and cultural signs across hundreds of National Park Service (NPS) locations around the country, the Trump administration solicited comments from site visitors. Some 35,000 people responded—many with sarcastic, mocking, and bitter humor. In May 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to review how American history is portray

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

America’s National Parks Got a Snitch Hotline. Visitors Used It to Roast the Government Instead.

As part of its move to flag historical and cultural signs across hundreds of National Park Service (NPS) locations around the country, the Trump administration solicited comments from site visitors. Some 35,000 people responded—many with sarcastic, mocking, and bitter humor. In May 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to review how American history is portray

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The Inertia

North Shore Lifeguard Hospitalized in Brutal Beach Assault

Teens arrested after North Shore assault

An investigation has been ongoing into the culprits responsible for a brutal attack on the North Shore. Kekoa Tamale, a 23-year-old North Shore lifeguard, stepped in to save a 15-year-old who was being attacked by a mob – leading to severe injuries and hospitalization for both. The attack occurred late Saturday night, but Tamale says he first encountered the attackers earlier at a party at Pipeli

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Surf | The Inertia

‘Modern 2’ Board Sales Are Booming After Filipe Toledo’s Raglan Performance

Filipe Toledo’s board choice at the New Zealand Pro is a small case study in why sponsoring Championship Tour surfers matters . Sharp Eye, Toledo’s board sponsor, says the “Modern 2” model he rode is flying off the shelves since it grabbed attention for its unique outline and fin arrangement. There’s definitely been “a dramatic surge (in sales),” Sharp Eye CEO Rob Chalfant said on a phone call. “

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Surf | The Inertia

A Hair-Raising Session From Shark Island, One of the World’s Most Notorious Slabs

If you are the kind of surfer who looks for a session that’ll calm your nerves, Shark Island is not the place for you. If you’re a surfer who looks for a session that’ll keep your heart beating a little faster for the next few months, well, you know where to go. Shark Island is a a rocky outcropping sitting off the coast of Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. It’s one of the world’s most notori

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Surf | The Inertia

Tim Bonython Releases ‘Lords of the Slab,’ Featuring Cape Solander and Other Heavy Waves

Nobody knows Cape Solander like Tim Bonython. The Sydney lensman has traveled around the world, documenting Earth’s most intense slabs, but he has a special relationship with “Ours.” This week, he proved that yet again with a new video entitled “Lords of the Slab.” “A deep East Coast swell/storm system parked itself between Australia and New Zealand, sending pure energy straight into the NSW coas

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Surf | The Inertia

2 Minutes of Epic Teahupo’o Drone Footage From 2 Days In May

Drones have changed the way we see surfing. Not too long ago, big wave surfers were using freaking helicopters to capture aerial footage. Helicopters require pilots. In that helicopter sat a cameraman with a giant camera on his shoulder. Now, though, anyone with a few bucks and a vision can fly above the world’s best waves filming the world’s best surfers on tiny, high-definition cameras. We’re i

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The Inertia

‘Modern 2’ Board Sales Are Booming After Filipe Toledo’s Raglan Performance

Filipe Toledo’s board choice at the New Zealand Pro is a small case study in why sponsoring Championship Tour surfers matters . Sharp Eye, Toledo’s board sponsor, says the “Modern 2” model he rode is flying off the shelves since it grabbed attention for its unique outline and fin arrangement. There’s definitely been “a dramatic surge (in sales),” Sharp Eye CEO Rob Chalfant said on a phone call. “

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Outside Online

Update: A Sherpa Guide on Mount Everest Has Been Rescued Six Days After Going Missing

Sherpa survives six days on Everest

June 3, 2026, Update, 9 P.M. MDT: The missing Mount Everest guide, Hillary Dawa Sherpa, was rescued near Base Camp early on the morning of June 4, nearly six days after he went missing below Camp IV at approximately 25,000 feet. Read the most recent story here . The news was first reported by website The Tourism Times . Outside was able to confirm the news with Lakpa Sherpa, the co-founder of gui

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Surfer

Teens Arrested in Brutal Gang Fight on Oahu’s North Shore: 'He Would've Died' (Video)

Teens arrested after North Shore assault

A couple arrests have finally been made in one of Hawaii's most disturbing surf-adjacent stories of the year—and more could be on the way. According to the Honolulu Police Department, three juvenile suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent North Shore assault that left lifeguard Kekoa Tamale and a 15-year-old boy hospitalized with serious injuries. The arrests were announced thi

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

Update: A Sherpa Guide on Mount Everest Has Been Rescued Six Days After Going Missing

Sherpa survives six days on Everest

June 3, 2026, Update, 9 P.M. MDT: The missing Mount Everest guide, Hillary Dawa Sherpa, was rescued near Base Camp early on the morning of June 4, nearly six days after he went missing below Camp IV at approximately 25,000 feet. Read the most recent story here . The news was first reported by website The Tourism Times . Outside was able to confirm the news with Lakpa Sherpa, the co-founder of gui

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The Inertia

Finnish Ski Resort Plans Wild Summer Event: Hide a Gold Nugget and Hold a Massive Treasure Hunt

Finland hosts summer gold hunt

Tourism boards have a pretty straightforward (and probably enjoyable) job: get people excited to come visit. They highlight whatever it is about their respective towns or regions that makes them unique and then dress them up in a way that compels tourists to spend their hard-earned loot in that local economy. The folks taking on this work in Levi, Finland , deserve an A-plus for creativity in pur

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The Inertia

Shaun White’s Snow League Announces Season 2 Schedule, Format Changes

Shaun White's Snow League Season Two

The Snow League is coming back for a second round. Following the success of its inaugural season, the Shaun White-helmed league has announced the dates and locations for its upcoming second season, as well as the introduction of an all-new event. According to a press release published Wednesday, the 2026–2027 season will feature three regular season Snow League events across North America. Those

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The Inertia

Outer Banks House Collapses Into Ocean Overnight, the 20th Since September

Homes collapse in Buxton NC

An oceanfront home in the Outer Banks community of Buxton Beach collapsed into the ocean overnight. The incident adds to a list of structure collapses in the area that’s growing at a shockingly rapid rate: five structure collapses in 2026; 20 structure collapses overall since September 2025; and 32 structure collapses since May of 2020. This latest collapse came just as Dare County was reportedly

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The Inertia

Two Young People Gruesomely Attacked by Sharks in Brazilian City on Consecutive Days

Shark attacks girl in Brazil

Two separate shark incidents occurred at beaches in the Brazilian city of Recife. Both victims survived but lost a part of a leg. The first attack occurred at Piedade Beach on May 31. An 11-year-old boy was pulled out of the ocean with shark bite injuries to the leg and hand, prompting doctors to amputate the leg. Then, on June 1, a 19-year-old woman was attacked at Boa Viagem Beach, just 10 kilo

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The Inertia

A Hair-Raising Session From Shark Island, One of the World’s Most Notorious Slabs

If you are the kind of surfer who looks for a session that’ll calm your nerves, Shark Island is not the place for you. If you’re a surfer who looks for a session that’ll keep your heart beating a little faster for the next few months, well, you know where to go. Shark Island is a a rocky outcropping sitting off the coast of Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. It’s one of the world’s most notori

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Surfline

Two weeks to score: How Conner and Parker Coffin found perfect, empty barrels.

Every day, somewhere in the world, the waves are firing. Parker and Conner Coffin have a small window to go find them. Can they get there in time? Executive Producers: Ross Garrett, Johnny Marcon, Taylor Paul, Graham Nash, Taylor Divine, Nick Liotta Filmed by: Nick Liotta, Kyle Buthman, Paul Daniel Additional Filming by: Hunter Martinez, Alex Nye, Carlo Coral Edited by: Nick Liotta, Matt Hogan, Gr

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The Inertia

Tim Bonython Releases ‘Lords of the Slab,’ Featuring Cape Solander and Other Heavy Waves

Nobody knows Cape Solander like Tim Bonython. The Sydney lensman has traveled around the world, documenting Earth’s most intense slabs, but he has a special relationship with “Ours.” This week, he proved that yet again with a new video entitled “Lords of the Slab.” “A deep East Coast swell/storm system parked itself between Australia and New Zealand, sending pure energy straight into the NSW coas

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The Inertia

A Super Rare Omura’s Whale Washed Up Dead From Ship Strike Injuries in Singapore

Back in 2003, scientists discovered something pretty incredible: a whole new species of whale. For something as big as a whale, the Omura’s whale is incredibly elusive. We know next to nothing about how they live, and everything we do know comes from dead ones. Sadly for the whale but happily for researchers, an old Omura’s whale carcass washed up off the coast of Singapore eight months ago, in t

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The Inertia

2 Minutes of Epic Teahupo’o Drone Footage From 2 Days In May

Drones have changed the way we see surfing. Not too long ago, big wave surfers were using freaking helicopters to capture aerial footage. Helicopters require pilots. In that helicopter sat a cameraman with a giant camera on his shoulder. Now, though, anyone with a few bucks and a vision can fly above the world’s best waves filming the world’s best surfers on tiny, high-definition cameras. We’re i

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Surfer

Shark Rips Off Woman’s Leg in Brazil One Day After Boy Is Mauled Nearby (Video)

Shark attacks girl in Brazil

Just 24 hours after an 11-year-old boy lost his leg in a shark attack near Recife, Brazil, another horrific incident unfolded along the same stretch of coastline. On June 1st, 19-year-old Marcela Vitória de Lima Santos was attacked by a shark while swimming at Boa Viagem Beach, one of Brazil's most infamous shark-attack hotspots. According to multiple reports , the shark severed her right leg dur

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BeachGrit

Huntington Beach surfer pleads for help after beloved Toyota 4Runner stolen during session

Lou Sansevero drove to 20th Street, 20 blocks north of Huntington’s famed pier, for a sneaky weekend session, per the usual, in his 2025 beloved Toyota 4Runner. “I have a Total Chaos long travel kit on it. I’ve done all the maintenance myself on it. I’ve had no issue with it,” he gushed to KTLA news. He was overjoyed when he saw a space on the right hand curb that would easily accommodate his plu

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Outside Online

Can One Mountain Town Really Have It All?

Nothing beats a summer escape to the mountains. Breckenridge, Colorado, is an instant base camp for outdoor adventures, of course, as well as rich history, inspired artists, friendly locals, and delicious food. It also has something that’s hard to find: the feeling of true immersion in the mountains. Once you’re here, you’ve got all you need. There’s nowhere you have to be but wherever your feet

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Surf | The Inertia

Puerto Escondido Goes Off With New South Swell as Surfers Flock to Playa Zicatela

When local Puerto Escondido photographer Edwin Morales says Zicatela had “perfect peaks” and “heavy tubes,” you know he means it. He called Monday, June 1 “one of those mornings where everyone seemed to be in the right place.” In anticipation of the swell, big wave surfers flooded into the town, making the sand of Zicatela like a red carpet event. Nathan and Ivan Florence, Greg Long, and Tom Lowe

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The Inertia

Puerto Escondido Goes Off With New South Swell as Surfers Flock to Playa Zicatela

When local Puerto Escondido photographer Edwin Morales says Zicatela had “perfect peaks” and “heavy tubes,” you know he means it. He called Monday, June 1 “one of those mornings where everyone seemed to be in the right place.” In anticipation of the swell, big wave surfers flooded into the town, making the sand of Zicatela like a red carpet event. Nathan and Ivan Florence, Greg Long, and Tom Lowe

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Teton Gravity Research

The 10 Most Visited Thru-Hikes Across the Globe

For those who live for the mountains, adventure is not just a seasonal pursuit. When the snow melts from our favorite ski faces and the bike parks crowd up, the calling of the backcountry takes over. Long-distance thru-hiking represents the ultimate test of human endurance and mental fortitude. Across the globe, a select few trails have earned legendary status, drawing thousands of hikers to thei

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The Inertia

Car Thieves Strike Surfers Again, Stealing a 4-Runner in Huntington Beach

Surfers are easy targets for car theft, and criminals know it . The bad guys always seem to be a step ahead of surfers who stash their keys while surfing. And even after surfers banded together last year to take down a syndicate that had robbed more than 100 people, criminals apparently are not deterred. Another surfer fell victim to a car thief while he was surfing in Huntington Beach, Californi

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Surfer

Earthquake Cluster Rattles West Coast Near Mega-Tsunami Danger Zone

Multiple earthquakes hit West Coast

Three earthquakes rattled the U.S. West Coast on Wednesday, serving as another reminder that one of North America's most dangerous seismic zones lies just offshore. The strongest of the trio struck off the southern Oregon coast, where the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude-5.7 earthquake approximately 100 miles west of Pistol River . The quake occurred at a depth of roughly 10 kilometers

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Outside Online

Top Bike Adventures in West Virginia’s Mountain Playground

Some places are just made for biking. Start with just-right rolling terrain, add diverse riding surfaces from singletrack to country roads, and top it all off with epic scenery. That’s Pocahontas County, West Virginia , home to the rolling Allegheny Mountains and shady trails of the Monongahela National Forest and rightfully known as Nature’s Mountain Playground. It’s a place with accessible outd

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

Top Bike Adventures in West Virginia’s Mountain Playground

Some places are just made for biking. Start with just-right rolling terrain, add diverse riding surfaces from singletrack to country roads, and top it all off with epic scenery. That’s Pocahontas County, West Virginia , home to the rolling Allegheny Mountains and shady trails of the Monongahela National Forest and rightfully known as Nature’s Mountain Playground. It’s a place with accessible outd

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Teton Gravity Research

Why Steve Vanderhoek’s ‘Ride to Resilience’ is the Must-See Film of the Year

Behind every drop captured on the big screen, there is a mental toll that rarely makes the final cut. For Steve Vanderhoek , a professional freerider and full-time firefighter, the adrenaline of the trail was often a mask for a much deeper struggle with PTSD, depression, and the weight of trauma. His new film, Ride to Resilience , isn’t your standard action sports edit. It is a raw, real, and sli

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Teton Gravity Research

Burke Mountain Bike Park Sets Opening Day for June 6

Burke Mountain Bike Park upgrades 2026

The wait is officially over for East Coast riders. Burke Mountain Resort is spinning the lifts and opening the gates to the Burke Bike Park this Saturday, June 6. Tucked deep in Vermont, Burke is dropping into the 2026 summer season with a focus on revitalizing its downhill terrain and leveling up the rider experience. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Burke Mountain (@burkemountainoff

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SurferToday.com | The Ultimate Surfing News Website

What are freeskates?

They look like a blend between a skateboard and a pair of inline skates. They are called freeskates, and the sport of freeskating is evolving fast. When you look at them, it's basically two small metal plates carrying two inline wheels mounted underneath at an angle. There are no straps. No bindings. No axle connecting the feet. A rider stands sideways, one foot on each plate, and somehow begins

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Surfing | News, Headlines and Top Stories

Cabo Ledo: the cathedral of surfing in Angola

Along Angola's Atlantic coast, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) south of Luanda, a long arc of sand curves beneath cliffs and rocky headlands. At the southern end of the bay, a wave wraps around the point and runs for what feels like forever. Welcome to dreamy Cabo Ledo, home to Praia dos Surfistas (or Surfers' Beach), a place that has become the center of Angolan surfing and one of the most remar

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