Tag Archive | "surfing"

When Science and Life Collide: A Q&A with Garth Sundem

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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When Science and Life Collide: A Q&A with Garth Sundem

For his new book Brain Trust, bestselling author Garth Sundem asked 93 Nobel laureates, MacArthur geniuses, and National Science Medal winners for lab tested advice on topics ranging from surfing to Scrabble. Here, he culls together his favorite tips — including how to lose weight on a diet of Cherry Garcia and potato chips — and reveals why he does his interviews in his car.

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Visit San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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Visit San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

In San Juan del Sur, locals share their secret break, lunch comes straight from the sea, and you fantasize about staying for good.

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Laird Hamilton Says: Turn Your Workout Upside Down

Monday, January 23, 2012

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Laird Hamilton Says: Turn Your Workout Upside Down

With his debut column, the big-wave surfer wants you to do the opposite of everything gym rats tell you.

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Surfer Nathan Fletcher Catches the Wave of the Year

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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Surfer Nathan Fletcher Catches the Wave of the Year

Fletcher, 36, conquered the biggest barrel of all time while riding a 20-foot Tahitian monster.

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Balaram Stack is a New (York) Surf Star

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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Balaram Stack is a New (York) Surf Star

Wiry Long Island wave rider Balaram Stack fights for his spot in the lineup among the sport's elite.

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The Ten Best Adventure Trips in Chile

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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The Ten Best Adventure Trips in Chile

World-class rapids, double-overhead surf, and deep-sea expeditions are just a few of our favorite Chilean adventures.

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A Tribute to Eric Swenson

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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A Tribute to Eric Swenson

David Browne celebrates the life of the Thrasher magazine co-founder, a bike mechanic turned skateboarding revolutionary.

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Laird Hamilton’s Next Adventure

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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Laird Hamilton’s Next Adventure

Pioneering tow-in rider Laird Hamilton is one of only a handful of surfers who significantly changed the way waves can be ridden. Now the big-wave champion is ready for his next challenge: riding waves underwater.

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Your Perfect Weekend, June 25-27

Thursday, June 24, 2010

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Your Perfect Weekend, June 25-27

Have a go at some bike polo in Brooklyn, surf real waves and sound waves in San Diego, or get a Taste of Chicago. This weekend it's all about mallets, boards, music, and food.

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The Big-Wave Hunters

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

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The Big-Wave Hunters

For the Long brothers, pioneering giant surf breaks is an art, a science — and an enviable way of life.

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Your Perfect Weekend, February 13 – 15

Thursday, February 11, 2010

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Your Perfect Weekend, February 13 – 15

Try a different take on chocolates and roses this long weekend: Hear the call of the wild on a dog-powered sled trip in Canada, take a stab at some of North America's premier ice climbing in Wyoming, or, between sips of local craft brews, boulder and surf the California coast.

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Your Perfect Weekend, January 15-17

Thursday, January 14, 2010

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Your Perfect Weekend, January 15-17

If you can't decide between a tropical getaway and playing in the snow, we have you covered. This weekend, history buffs can revel in the USS Missouri's return to Pearl Harbor and catch a few waves at nearby Waikki Beach, or chill out at the High On Ice Festival with professional ice carvers and take to Whistler's slopes just before the Olympic crowd shreds the snow.

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Adventure Central: Central America

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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Adventure Central: Central America

The ideal low-cost getaway awaits in Central America — book it before you get left in the cold.

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Mexico: 30% Off

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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Mexico: 30% Off

Best for Honeymooners

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Ireland: 35% Off

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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Ireland: 35% Off

Best for Seafood and Surf

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