Touring
July 14, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
DSRT Surf Ignites Coachella Valley, Ushering in a New Era of Inland Surfing with Wavegarden Cove Technology and a Sustainable Blueprint
For decades, the Golden State has reigned supreme as the epicenter of American surf culture, synonymous with sun-drenched beaches and…
July 14, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Unyielding Quest for Artificial Waves: Austin’s Costly Surf Park Saga and the Enduring Challenges of Inland Development
Somewhere east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, a 333-acre expanse of Texas terrain has become an unlikely battleground for the ambitious…
July 14, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Ski Icon Tanner Hall Expresses Strong Interest in Coaching 2030 U.S. Freeride Olympic Team
In a development poised to send ripples throughout the action sports world, legendary freeskiing pioneer Tanner Hall has publicly articulated…
July 13, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Mesa County Authorities Investigate Death After Human Remains Found on Grand Mesa, Bear Scavenging Confirmed
Mesa County, Colorado – A sobering discovery in the pristine high country of Colorado has initiated a complex death investigation,…
July 13, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Jordan Williams Seizes Overall Lead in Dramatic Andorra World Cup Round as Pierron Crashes Out, Höll Dominates Women’s Field
The 2026 UCI Downhill World Cup season reached a fever pitch in Pal Arinsal, Andorra, delivering a pivotal seventh round…
July 11, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Pinnacle Shattered: Brooke Raboutou and Janja Garnbret Redefine Women’s Sport Climbing with Historic 5.15c Ascents
For nearly a decade, the 5.15b (9b) grade stood as the seemingly insurmountable apex of women’s sport climbing achievement. It…
July 11, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Copper Peak’s $20 Million Renovation Ignites Hopes for North American Ski Flying Revival and Year-Round Athletic Excellence.
The structural anatomy of flight is being profoundly reimagined in Ironwood, Michigan, as the legendary monolith known as Copper Peak,…
July 10, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
U.S. Forest Service Unveils Landmark National Climbing Directive, Standardizing Management Across Millions of Acres
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has announced a groundbreaking shift in the management of vertical terrain across its vast public…
July 10, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Federal Government Seeks Public Input to Forge America’s Next Generation of Epic Bikepacking and Mountain Biking Routes
The federal government has launched a significant initiative under the banner of the EXPLORE Act, inviting outdoor enthusiasts, land managers,…
July 10, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
John John Florence’s Oceanic Odyssey: A 3x World Champion’s Off-Grid Life Aboard the Catamaran Vela
For John John Florence, the celebrated three-time World Champion surfer and Teton Gravity Research (TGR) favorite, life beyond the competitive…