Lost at Sea and Shaking In My Surf Booties: A Baptism by Fire
It's just the two of you paddling a big, sharky lineup, and your friend disappears. What then? The author recalls surfing with his partner when things go wrong.
Whistler Blackcomb Went From Zero to Epic Overnight and I Was There to Score!
A “Bomb Cyclone” hit the British Columbia coast this week, and combined with cold air, delivered dry powder to Whistler-Blackcomb. It was a great opening day.
Examining the Mediterranean Sea’s Best Waves
The Mediterranean Sea washes up against 22 countries in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. It also has waves. They are fickle, but very surfable.
Matt McGillivray On the 2025 CT, Wingsuiting, and Stunt Doubling in the Next ‘Point Break’
Matt McGillivray isn’t “most pro surfers.” The South African has been wingsuiting and squeezing in adrenaline-fueled “shenanigans” ahead of the 2025 season.
Big Drops and Big Rocks: Comparing Mountaineering to Big Wave Surfing
Big wave surfing and mountaineering might seem like different pursuits of nature — one fluid and one solid — but the have commonalities on so many levels.
Surf Travel Is Dead, But Surf Adventure Is Very Much Alive
Surf travel is dead. But I have never given up on the ideology of surf adventure. It's the real guiding light that all surfers should seek. Here's why.
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.
How Crowded Is Too Crowded?
Surf spots around the world have become more and more crowded. Some unbearably so. The author has an idea on how to reduce crowds and improve the experience.
Dynamic DNA: Father-Son Surfing Duos Worth Watching
Father-son duos have long been a part of surfing. However, a father and son operating at an elite surfing performance level, and watchable, is a much rarer gem.
The Inertia Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Snow
Winter is here, and with it comes snow. In this holiday gift guide, we outline some of our favorite pieces of gear to get out in it, from the slopes to aprés.
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The Surfboards That Allowed Us to Ride the Tube
Gerry Lopez talks about his first Coral Cruiser, a game changing surfboard in barreling waves – part of a series of designs that allowed us to ride the tube.
Doc Lausch Shaped His First Board Long Before He Wrote His First Surf Prescription
For Doc Lausch, the shaper behind Huntington Beach's Surf Prescriptions, working with his hands has always been part of his relationship with surfing.
This Is Sam Moody, One of the Most Gifted Cinematographers in the Worlds of Surf and Snow
Prolific shooter Sam Moody talks about working with idols, the feast or famine of a freelancer, "Australian coolism," and how creativity and passion are key.
With Her New Surfboard Brand, Coco Ho is Growing Up
We reached out to Coco Ho to find out more about how her new surfboard brand, XO COCO, came to life and what she has in store for the future.
An Ode to History’s Most Underrated Surfers
Hawaiians David Kawānanakoa, Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana’ole and Edward Keli’ialonui were attending military school when they first surfed the waters of Santa Cruz.
We Spoke With Kai Lenny as He Took Notes at Natural Selection Revelstoke
Yes, Kai Lenny has taken inspiration from snowboarding and applied it to big wave surfing. We spoke with him as he took notes at Natural Selection Revelstoke.
7 of Surfing’s Most Tumultuous Sponsorship Breakups
Surfers need sponsorships to make a living, but sometimes those relationships go south. Here are 7 of the most tumultuous splits between surfers and sponsors.
How an Injury Helped My Surfing Progress
It became apparent that my back injury was playing a part in the decline of my surfing. I had to try something new. So I did. And it worked.
John John Florence on Why the WSL Finals Should Be at Pipeline and How Long He’ll Compete
John John Florence told us he'd love to see the WSL Finals at a wave like Pipeline. He spoke with us about the WSL, retirement, and a number of other nuggets.
Explaining Surfers’ Dialect and Why They Sound Perpetually Stoned
The language of surfers is certainly unique to the lifestyle. It's not always easy to understand. We examine the dialect and why it sounds the way it does.
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