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Score peak-season waves no matter how low the mercury goes

Adventure photographer Chris Burkard's 'Unnur' is a gorgeous meditation on one Icelandic father's plan to raise his daughter (way, way) off the grid

During May, UK-based photographer Nick Pumphrey challenged himself to experience the sunrise every morning in the sea

From international hot spots to backyard breaks, here's where you’ll find the reigning women's world surf champ riding waves

Brush up on your knowledge before you hit the waves

'Recycled to Ride' features New Hampshire surfer and shaper Korey Nolan building boards out of trash he's collected

Surfers at Rockaway Beach held a paddle out this weekend in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement

Photographer Ben Moon spent much of his twenties living in a van and climbing by the ocean, but at 29, he was diagnosed with cancer

A smoldering solution for a wide range of conditions

This trailer for Yeti's Midnight Hour​​​​​​​ video series features musicians like Jack Johnson, Terry Allen, Ryan Bingham, and Margo Price

In this film from Morgan Maassen, he profiles two-time world longboarding champion Honolua Blomfield

Surfers Belinda Baggs, Liz Clark, and Moona Whyte​​​​​​​ reflect on their relationship to conservation

Flouting the law is in our blood, but for the time being, caution equals caring

'Big Ben' profiles former professional surfer Ben Wilkinson, whose current career is working with unwieldy Hawaiian trees

This world champion says you can get into surf shape without ever catching a wave

Local shaper and surfer​​​​​​​ Mikel Evans carves up some very chilly breaks

A new Southern California resort will feature the same tech—and waves—as the prototype

Six towns and cities with awesome adventure potential that we'd move to right now if we could

Portuguese big-wave surfer Alex Botelho nearly drowned at the inaugural Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge

Winter on the legendary North Shore of Oahu brings epic rides, agonizing wipeouts, and, every so often, acts of heroism

Mexico's 775-mile-long Baja Peninsula is a magnet for travelers in search of their own arid slice of adventure paradise. From surfing to mountain biking to beach lounging, here's how to get off the beaten path and do it right.

Extend that layover—these megacities have plenty of outdoor activities within an hour or two of downtown

On a particularly heavy day at Jaws on Maui, O'Neill team riders test their skill during the World Surf League's Jaws Big Wave Championship

Because no one has time for missed connections and grueling layovers

'A Surfer's Search' features Erik Wilkie riding the frozen waters of Lake Superior during Winter Storm Wesley in 2019

'River Surfer' profiles a longtime saltwater surfer turned river rider from Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Russell Bierke is known for taking unconventional lines through some of the world's largest waves

On the wave-rich islands of Canada's Haida Gwaii, surfing is creating new connections to an age-old culture—and surfboards have been given a more befitting name

Alaska Airlines's latest flight promotion to Hawaii offers cheaper tickets for bigger waves—but you only have a few days to snag a deal

With so much funding from the government going toward boxing and baseball, it's much harder to find surf gear

In O'Neill's Strike Mission series, its team of surfers sets off to far-flung corners of the globe in search of remote waves

'Practice of Creativity' is about surf photographer Patricia van Hanswijck de Jonge, who documents the surfers of Southern California

Thanks to drone footage, we now know how often sharks are close to us in the ocean

After witnessing the serious injury of a dear friend, they began teaching ocean safety to lifeguards, schools, and first responders

The first episode of Headed North features surfers riding the breaks around San Clemente before starting their journey toward colder waters

The North Carolina–based buddy adventure brings blue-collar fishing culture to the big screen

Though Gabe Messam's life has been fraught with challenges, he's a surf instructor at one of the most prestigious surf schools in Ireland

Are you going to paddle in to shore, find a bathroom, strip down to your ankles, use the toilet, suit back up, and risk missing waves?

Colombia boasts huge mountain ranges, large portions of the Amazon, and endless coastline and surf breaks. But can a country come back from a civil war to become a mecca for adventure?

If you think travel agents disappeared completely in the age of online booking, think again. They're back—in a whole new, modern form.

We put together a beach book list that has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for true crime or the next hot novel

This film reflects on how Hurricane Sandy ultimately strengthened the fellowship of this town

Don't be a kook. Here's a crash course in surf etiquette.

Baja's right-hand point breaks are what surfer Allesandro Ponzanelli was after during the shooting of 'The Guero'

Although he retired from the World Tour in 2004, Shane Dorian isn't slowing down

'Surf Therapy' profiles surfer Alex Gray, who's starting a community of surf-therapy meetups for people who are experiencing loss

And we love it. Here are our first impressions after wearing a dozen of the line’s pieces this month.

Here’s what to know when shopping for a SUP

An asymmetrical board with a blazing performance

Boards, apparel, and accessories for all kinds of watery pursuits

John Oppito taught himself to handcraft surfboards in high school. Now he's winning awards for his exquisite East Coast creations.

When Sophie Goldschmidt became the World Surf League's CEO in 2017, improving the women's tour was a priority. Her next challenge is equality for all surfers.

Traveling with large gear can get pricey. Here's how to bring your mountain bike or surfboard along without going broke.

Being a beginner (or just perpetually mediocre) doesn't mean you should quit

'Camel Finds Water' chronicles a journey of rebuilding an abandoned boat and the lengths it took to find the perfect break in Canada

To raise strong, independent kids, you need to let them make some brave choices

The host of the podcast 'Wild Ideas Worth Living' will put out her 100th episode this spring. Here she tells how she got into the podcast business.

There’s a side of Nazaré that isn’t life and death

Handmade surfboards are a rare commodity. Handmade surfboards crafted by women are even more so.

Her surfing students wanted swimsuits that stayed put and had a place to stash a key or money. So Andrea “Mona” Picasso created some—and they’re brilliant.

Robby Naish has made a career dominating one water sport after another

How a quest to get women included in the Mavericks surfing contest fueled a transformation that could impact all of sports.

From Vans, the Weird Waves series documents a group of surfers pursuing a variety of odd breaks from around the world.

Need a reboot for the New Year? From yoga to trail running, these retreats ensure that and more.

The initiative, led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is ambitious, but some in the outdoor industry argue it's the only hope for saving wild places from climate change

After adopting a meditation practice a decade into his career, Knox is near the top of his athletic game

One weekend, Matthew Bryce headed to his favorite Scottish beach to surf. The conditions were perfect. Until they were deadly.

A successful day begins with reliable rituals

Why was the ocean so nasty along the West Coast on Sunday and Monday? It’s all thanks to a low-pressure system thousands of miles away and a meteorological phenomenon called a fetch. Let me explain.

Anyone who sets foot in the ocean will ‘RISK CERTAIN DEATH,’ says the National Weather Service

Alixandra Klein's upcycled waterproof bangles can go everywhere you do

This is the trailer for ‘A Land Shaped by Women,’ which explores gender equality in Iceland.

HBO's new surf doc is the movie we deserve in 2018

Bikinis that stand up to every wave for women who rip

Winter blues already got you down? These trips make it easy to find sun and sand.

Director Andrew Kaineder treats us to a dark look at his upcoming film, 'Beyond the Noise'