HOMETOWN HYPE: Encinitas Is a Surf Town That Embraces Duality
In the latest episode of Hometown Hype, Jeremy Searle explores Encinitas, a humble, unified community that absolutely rips.
An Ode to Simply Waiting For Waves
No one tells you when you’re young that much of your adult life will be spent waiting. Similarly, as a surfer, much of your time will be spent waiting on waves.
This Is Newport, Oregon, a Pacific Northwest Surf Hub
As part of The Inertia's Hometown Hype film tour, this is a look at Newport, Oregon, a wave-rich town in the Pacific Northwest where you have to earn your surf.
HOMETOWN HYPE: Northern Michigan Has a Surf Scene Forged by Idealists
In the latest episode of Hometown Hype, Mike King explores the surf scene in Northern Michigan.
Is Surfing the World’s Least-Progressive Action Sport?
Surfing, even aerial surfing, has been done pretty much the same for years now. So is surfing the world's least progressive action sport?
Newport, Oregon Showed Up Huge for the First Stop of The Inertia’s Hometown Hype Film Tour!
The fall surf was firing along the Oregon Coast as the Newport surfing community showed up big for the first stop of The Inertia's Hometown Hype Tour.
A Tale of Broken Surfboards and Broken Hearts
In his "Scrapbook" series, Sam George recalls the time he broke a brand new Al Merrick surfboard on his second wave. And Al's reaction to the broken stick.
Surfing’s Greatest Interviews: Mason Ho
Mason Ho is one of the most exciting, and relatable, surfers to ever paddle out. Here, we get his takes on the greatest aspects of his surfing world.
HOMETOWN HYPE: Meet the Rich Surfing Community of Newport, Oregon
In the first film premiere of this year's Hometown Hype, filmmaker Casey Felton profiles the rich surfing community of Newport, Oregon.
Surf Heavyweights Are Rallying Against Ski Federation Bid for Olympic Surfing Control
Key figures in the surf industry have launched a coalition to oppose U.S. Ski and Snowboard’s attempt to take control of the U.S. Olympic surf team.
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The Greatest Conversation Ever With the Ever-Iconic Surfboard Shaper, Matt Biolos
Matt George recently sat down with ...Lost's Matt Biolos to get his opinion on the greatest aspects of surf culture. It made for a thought-provoking read.
North America’s 10 Gnarliest Ski Resorts
These are 10 of the most treacherous and thrilling ski resorts North America has to offer. They demand respect, focus, and a little bit of madness.
Is Anyone Else Missing the Triple Crown of Surfing?
A combination of schedule changes at the WSL, sponsorship shifts, permitting and more have ended Hawaii's Triple Crown of Surfing. And we're all lesser for it.
After an Avalanche Took His Leg, Lifelong Skier Marian Veith Returns to the Mountains
When an avalanche in the Austrian Alps took Marian Veith's leg, he essentially had to start over. He had to learn to do everything with a prosthetic.
Tanner Bendheim Is the Most Popular Surfboard Shaper in the World
Tanner Bendheim, of the wildly successful YouTube channel Bendheimboards, might be the most popular shaper in the world, and he’s only made 25 boards.
Pro Skier Caite Zeliff and Producer Josh Haskins Discuss the Future of Warren Miller Entertainment
The year marks the 75th anniversary of Warren Miller films. We spoke with athlete Caite Zeliff and producer Josh Haskins about the company's new direction.
Dark Side of the Lens: A Surf Photographer Confronts His Mental Health
Gifted surf photographer Marcus Paladino achieved career success. But anxiety was crippling his life. He tells the story of confronting his mental health.
The Story of the Uluwatu Ironman
When Uluwatu gets large, Bali's premier big wave, Outside Corner, comes out to play. The author recalls a harrowing day, when reaching the cave wasn't easy.
While The Eddie Swell Pumped at Waimea, San Diego Surfers Went Slab Hunting
As surf fans around the world were glued to their devices watching big wave surfers take on The Eddie, a select few San Diego surfers went slab hunting.
Baja California Sur and the Most Beautiful Emptiness
The Baja peninsula has long beckoned to surfers searching for empty lineups. And Scorpion Bay has fulfilled that promise. A look at the beautiful emptiness.
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