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How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains
How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains

On a shotgun hiking trip in Spain, one writer proves you can put your friends through hell and have them thank you for it too

Behind the Scenes at the 2023 Vans Pipe Masters on Oahu's North Shore
Photo Essay: Behind the Scenes at the 2023 Vans Pipe Masters Surf Competition

35mm and medium format film photos from the legendary Hawaiian surf competition where the world's best surfers compete for $500k in cash—and glory

Searching for Surf and Safe Passage in the Gulf of Alaska
Photo Essay: Searching for Surf and Safe Passage in the Gulf of Alaska

A two-week boat trip through surfing's final frontier brings snow-capped mountains, icebergs and sea lions, hot springs and epic vistas

Visitor's Guide to Monhegan Island, a Car-Free Escape Off the Maine Coast
How to Visit Maine's Monhegan Island , a Car-Free Paradise for Nature Lovers

The tiny, ferry-accessible island off the coast of New England has art galleries, hiking trails, a brewery, and, yes, lobster rolls

A Visual Trip to Maine's Wild & Tourist-Free Mahoosuc Mountain Range
20 Film Photos from Maine's Wild, Tourist-Free Mahoosuc Mountain Range

Far from Acadia and Maine's heavily frequented coast, this lesser known range is filled with lakes, rivers, and endless hiking trails

Beach Tent Guide: What to Know & Which to Buy for a Summer Seaside
Everything You Need to Know About Beach Tents, Including Which to Buy

From UV protection to open-air designs, these are the top beach tents to use as beach shelters or base camp for future explorations

Soft Top & Foam Surfboard Guide: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Soft Top & Foamie Surfboards

From seasoned surfers looking to get loose to first timers playing in white water, no surfer’s quiver is complete without a humble foamie

From Italy to Oslo: Hiking Across Europe to Test Amundsen Boots
From Italy to Oslo: Hiking Across Europe to Test Amundsen Boots

The incredible tale of how Norwegian gear maker Amundsen tested their new boots on a 12-day trek from the Italian Dolomites to Norwegian fjords

Photo Essay: The Search for Raw Baja, From Cabo to the Sea of Cortez
Photo Essay: The Search for Raw Baja, From Cabo to the Sea of Cortez

Photographer Christian Ramirez and friends explore Mexico’s Baja California to shoot CamelBak’s new spring line among their source of inspiration

How Artist Jorge Obregón Paints Mexico's Tallest Volcanos en Plein air
How Famed Mexican Painter Jorge Obregón Turns His Country's Volcanoes Into Art

Photographer Luis Ortega accompanies the acclaimed artist into the field to paint Popocatépetl, Mexico's second tallest stratovolcano

Celebrating Life & Friendship While Sea Kayaking Mexico's Baja Coast
Celebrating Life & Friendship While Sea Kayaking in Mexico's Gulf of California

A group of friends reconvene for a formerly annual island hopping adventure off the coast of Mexico to celebrate the life of a lost loved one

Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore
Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore

A slice of life at the legendary Vans Pipe Masters where a glimpse at surfing's future shows community building remains in focus