Surfing’s Greatest Interviews: Darren Handley
DHD surfboards' Darren Handley talks about designing for world champs, why Stephanie Gilmore is the greatest surfer in the world, and the best board ever made.
Are Surf Competitions and Coaching Bad for Groms?
The author compares surf contests and coaching to her time ski racing to understand if all that work as a kid, is good when young shredders become adults.
Adventure Writer Jon Krakauer Resurfaces to Defend His Book ‘Into Thin Air’ Against YouTuber
Jon Krakauer is releasing an eight-part series defending his book 'Into Thin Air' against a YouTuber who has been criticizing his writing and reporting.
How Surf Contests Make (or Lose) Money
Surf contests have long been a part of the surfing fabric. But how do they make money? Or are they hopelessly destined to be unprofitable endeavors?
Surfing’s Greatest Interviews: Rizal Tanjung
Rizal Tanjung has helped define surfing in Bali, and Indonesia. Matt George caught up with Rizal to talk Bali surfing, the Momentum Generation, and Gerry Lopez.
How I Lost the OP Pro
After watching the disappointment of competitors at the Pipe Pro, Sam George reflects on losing at the OP Pro. Yes, he knows what it's like to lose. It sucks.
Tyler Wright and Barron Mamiya Win 2025 Pipe Pro
With stellar conditions for the finals, Hawaiian Barron Mamiya defeated Leo Fioravanti while Tyler Wright beat Caity Simmers to win Pipe Pro titles.
Alan Cleland Broke the Championship Tour Barrier; Will Mexican Surfing Follow?
Is Alan Cleland’s success the trickle of water that opens the floodgates for more Mexicans to follow, or is it a story of an isolated talent?
Lift Foils’ Nick Leason Talks Florence Brothers, Surf Angst, and a Game-Changing Redesign
Lift Foil's Nick Leason talks about flying the foil flag despite the hate, the Florence brothers, and rebranding his company that has helped define foiling.
The Greatest Snowboard Interview Ever: Chris Rasman
Chris Rasman's mix of finesse and power is evident in everything the legendary snowboarder has filmed over the past decade. He gave us his greatest takes.
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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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