Enzo Oddo, 15, has repeated ChrisSharma's legendary sport route Realization at Ceuse, France, Kairn.com reports.Oddo, of Nice, workedon the route for months, falling several times on the last moves. InJuly, several holds broke near the start of the route, increasing thedifficulty of the climb.First climbed by Chris Sharma in 2001,Realization…

Courtesy of FlickrThe Portuguese Cycling Federation has banned national cyclist Pedro Lopes for 15 years for a second doping violation, according to Velonation.com. Lopes's failure to disclose his whereabouts to doping authorities on three occasions over the last 18 months has earned him the longest suspension in the sport's history.The…

  Local Tofino surfer Peter Devries beat out a gathering of some of the best professional surfers in the world last year to be crowned champion at the inaugural O’Neill Coldwater Classic Canada. He had a good run this year, but fell short of the quarterfinals to eventual contest winner…

I bought a pair of leather Scarpa hiking boots, but I'm having trouble breaking them in. The soles feel too rigid and it hurts to wear them, even for a short hike. I think they are too sturdy for my weight of 116 pounds. Some people have told me to get them wet and then hike in them. What do you suggest? Janet Payson, Arizona

Good for Resort Resort jackets used to come in two varieties: There were the big, bulky numbers designed to keep you warm on the chairlift, and there were the lightweight shells you could take into the backcountry. But innovations in insulation, ventilation, and waterproof-breathable fabrics have ushered in…

Photo by George BoeTwo years ago, I joined a group of Los Angeles activists in paddling the Los Angeles River, what, in the July issue, I called “the ugliest river in America.”In early July, the river got one step closer to a makeover. In a ceremony in the dry…

Races like the Tough Mudder and Warrior Dash are exploding in popularity. We asked two of the sport's top athletes about the gear that helps them get onto the podium.

Tim Kellner explores the arctic on a Russian Icebreaker named Kapitan Khlebnikov.

Spike TV just ordered “Coal”, a mining reality show from the creators of Deadliest Catch, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Thom Beers and Original Productions will follow a West Virginian mining company with 40 employees.It's not the first mention of a coal-related series. News of Coal as a Discovery Channel…

Many people's backs will hurt just watching the above bodyboarding video. It's a five-minute montage of flips, turns, and wipeouts on thick slabs of crashing surf. For others, the video will be inspiration to get in the lineup. For others, the video will just lead to some grunting,…