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'Saisons' is a celebration of getting outside during all four seasons in France's Massif Central region
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
The new sport is attracting everyone from NFL players to pro surfers hoping to get an edge in the pool—and on land
The author, a proud son of Nebraska, and his wife were in a funk after a move from the soothing heartland to the noisy canyons of Chicago. What better cure than a trip down a short, muddy stream that's often interrupted by dead trees and barbwire fences?
We hope you’ll enjoy your time here at Tequila Beach
In 2018, New Zealand–based photographer Mike Dawson and his two kayaking partners dodged crocodiles, land mines, and torrential rains to paddle wild rivers in a remote corner of Africa
Really, I just needed an excuse to take a dip
Two new releases go (ahem) deep on watery obsessions and how they foster closer relationships with fragile environments
Together, ϳԹ and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release collections for travel, fitness, and water pursuits.
At the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last week, these five products costing less than $50 caught our eye with their affordable capability
Packs, cases, and other stuff that survive a good soaking
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.
The massive waves of Nazaré, Portugal are famous for surfing—but one group of athletes has embraced a new way to engage with these waters
Heather Hansman’s new book is a must-read for anyone who loves rivers or is concerned about the future of the West
Forget functional fitness. If you want to run whitewater on a SUP, you need focused fitness.
Can a relationship survive a grand adventure? That’s a question neither partner thought to ask when She got the bright idea to refit an old sailboat while He was dreaming of life on the range. A he-said-she-said tale of a voyage that somehow managed to avoid the rocks.
How a quest to get women included in the Mavericks surfing contest fueled a transformation that could impact all of sports.
George Watson was on an exploratory scuba dive in a remote lake in the Peruvian Andes when everything that could go wrong suddenly did
Brian Grubb and his team of drone pilots as they push the boundaries of drone-powered recreation
A boat that can jump out of the water like a dolphin? This I had to try.
The legendary surfer brothers on the power of stoke and their new documentary
The Senegalese surfer is making fans all over the world. Next stop: The 2020 Olympics. Words by Anna Kusmer.
It’s waterproof, burly, and ready for the worst
The Bassmaster Elite Series is trying something new in Austin, Texas: letting the fish go
Chacos and NRS teamed up on these special-edition sandals in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Lava Falls is one of the most powerful rapids in the canyon and has long thwarted those trying to run it—especially those trying to make it down in record time.
We asked seven pro athletes about the no-fuss swimwear they rely on when surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and racing and training in the pool
Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to surf Mavericks, on her long path from homelessness to the top of a monster wave
The bestselling author on going deep with great white sharks, big-wave surfers, and dolphins—plus her concerns about the future of the sea
Bobby Kennedy Jr. has spent a lifetime protecting rivers, an ethos born on childhood expeditions
Ever wonder where terms like "gnarly" and "steazy" come from? So did we.
One ultrarunner who keeps getting lost at sea has all but proven that trying to pedal a giant hamster ball across the ocean is not a good idea
Smarter boards plus lower prices equals happy paddlers
Two weeks ago, Kelly Slater proved man-made waves are no longer just for waterparks
Learning to ride the waves isn't easy. But pick the right spot and find a gifted enough teacher, and you'll find your flow state
The strategy: Stick with it, shoot what you love, and stay on the move
The notion that wave riding is a form of high art is outdated in the face of a multi billion-dollar global surfing industry. Young competitors want to represent their countries on the largest stage. We should let them.
First there was an algae-based surfboard. Now we have El Portobello—a sustainable board you can grow yourself.
Nothing more than a zipper and some mesh separate you from the dreamy, maritime air if you set up camp on these seven beaches
They get paid to climb mountains and raft whitewater. But guiding isn't all a dream—not with whiny clients, lousy tips, and the occasional colleague pranking you in a gorilla suit.
The versatile watercraft goes way back
A taste for high-end fly-fishing gear is like a taste for fine wine: an appreciation for the subtleties is extremely personal and can get pricey fast.
Unlike the size of the fish you reel in, there's no need to exaggerate how nice these hotels are