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Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater announced on Instagram today that he had successful surgery on his broken foot. In a post featuring a photo of his statue in his hometown of Cocoa Beach, Florida, with a wrap on its right foot, Slater said, “Well … surgery was a success.” Well…surgery was a success. A post shared by Kelly Slater (@kellyslater) on Jul 28, 2017 at 8:51am PDT Slater broke multiple bones in his foot during a freesurf earlier this month at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa....

As a boat-builder and entrepreneur, historian, expedition paddler and “guerrilla organizer,” Ralph Frese earned the moniker Mr. Canoe. Documentary filmmaker James Forni was introduced to the proprietor of the Chicagoland Canoe Base (aka “The Most Unusual Canoe Shop in the U.S.”) just in time, shortly before the legendary Frese passed away in December 2012 at age 86. A tip from Frese’s closest friends introduced Forni an “interesting story.” Five years later, the filmmaker released a rich, 45-minute cinematic tribute that’s currently touring film festivals across North America....

For decades, doctors have stressed the importance of bone health to women while osteoporosis wasn’t regarded as a problem for men. But the International Osteoporosis Foundation reveals that one in five men over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture due to this bone-deteriorating condition. In fact, men are 27 percent more likely to break a bone because of osteoporosis than they are to get prostate cancer. And according to the report, men are twice as likely as women to die following one of these fractures....

With the calendar about to turn over into 2019, it’s that time again to track down the most popular stories of the past 12 months. A holiday deep dive into our analytics reveals C&K readers’ favorites in the form of a slew of strange, spectacular and sometimes tragic news pieces mixed in with some paranormal tall tales and pointed gear pieces, all of which cracked our top 10 most-read stories of 2018....

Instead of grabbing the preservative- and additive-filled peanut butter cups at the convenience store, you can easily make your own at home using four simple ingredients. Give these babies a try—you won’t be disappointed. Recipe and photo by registered dietitian and certified athletic trainer Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 12 servings Prep time 15 min....

Snowboarding legend and Olympics commentator Travis Rice is the latest to get to taste the sweet waters of Kelly Slater’s manmade perfection. Rice, who is no surf slouch himself, recently chatted with GrindTV about Ian Walsh’s incredible victory at the Pe’ahi Challenge. Rice posted a clip to his Instagram on Sunday of a wave he caught at the Surf Ranch in Lemoore, CA. It offers a different perspective for what it’s like actually catching a wave as the wave-generating machine comes down the track....

Tirelessly searching for a pair of sport headphones that don’t cut out or fall out every time you drop to burpee? Save your energy for your workouts. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Here are three new wireless sport headphones that’ll keep pace with your most intense sessions. Best of all? They don’t skimp on sound. 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: The 25 Best Gift Ideas Under $500...

If you’re stuck behind a desk all day, you already know you’re tight in places you didn’t even know you had. That’s why it’s important to keep everything loose and open — especially your ankles, hips, back, and shoulders, all places that get the lion’s share of injuries and strains. RELATED: How to Do Yoga at Your Desk Read article Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners are no strangers to pain in those areas, which is why they spend pre- and post-rolling with an extensive routine of stretches — and you can do all of those movements with just a stability ball....

Need a new pair of shoes for fall? Now is the time to pick up a brand new pair. Macy’s has dozens of styles marked 65 to 75 percent off the original price. From sneakers and boots to loafers, dress shoes and more, there are plenty of styles on sale. Our favorite find is the Alfani Men’s James Suede Driver. With these suede drivers, high-quality comfort can be found in a highly fashionable package....

Most t-shirts aren’t designed for longevity. They either fall apart after a wash or two, develop holes, or fit terribly and are relegated to only be worn in the house on laundry day. For an article of clothing that most of us wear just about every day (either on its own or layered under a jacket or sweater) shouldn’t we invest in options that are made to withstand whatever we throw at it?...

Plenty of us dream of owning our own Irish pub, but between the upkeep and rent, the liquor licenses and the awful patrons, it makes more sense just to drink at home. Well, Inflatable Pub has given us all a way to do both. Your own Irish pub is just a few calls and ten minutes of setup away, thanks to a company smart enough to look at bouncy castles and say, “What if we could put a keggerator in there?...

Where is your dream vacation? If you’re a SUP surfer, we’re willing to bet Costa Rica might make the cut. With countless surf breaks, warm tropical weather and beautiful rainforests to explore, what more could you ask for? To fuel your daydreams, check out this fun session from the SUP-friendly spot of Nosara, Costa Rica. The article was originally published on Standup Paddling For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Ben Affleck, who you can find at your local newsstand on the December cover of Men’s Journal, has a respect for cars twisted in his DNA. His father was a mechanic, so it was working with him in the shop where Affleck fell in love with classic American muscle. MORE: Behind the Scenes With Cover Star Ben Affleck In 1992, five years before breaking out in Good Will Hunting and 25 years before starring as Batman in Justice League, Affleck purchased a 1969 Cadillac DeVille with his brother....

It’s hard to grow up in California and not develop a love for the great outdoors. No matter what part of the Golden State you live in, you’re generally only two hours away from a completely different climate experience, whether it’s the sandy shores of Huntington Beach, the snowy slopes of Big Bear, or the sunny countryside in Ojai. And fashion designer Phillip Lim, who’s from a town in Orange County called Westminster, can remember wearing UGG boots in all three places....

It’s early February and that means it’s ice climbing festival season in cold, mountainous locations around North America. Coming up February 12-16 is the annual Michigan Ice Fest, the oldest event of its kind in the U.S. From Feb. 14-17 is the Valdez Ice Festival, which John Krakauer writes about in his book Eiger Dreams. Then Feb. 21-23 is the Festiglace de Pont-Rouge in Québec, once “the largest climbing gathering on the planet....

The Most Anticipated Movies You Need to See in 2019 Read article Here are 5 titles you should keep an eye on for this summer and your July 4 holiday weekend: The Most Anticipated Movies You Need to See in 2019 Read article The Most Anticipated Movies You Need to See in 2019 Stranger Things 3 (Netflix): The third season of the smash series is back, and this time the danger is bigger than ever....

Interview by Rebecca Parsons / Photos courtesy of Georgia Schofield Yuka Sato hails from Kanagawa, Japan and while she’s been paddling for four years now, it was only recently that she made her name known internationally. She secured a victory at the 12 Towers Ocean Race in March and has been no stranger to the podium since then. Sato trains hard and is fiercely competitive but her good attitude and positivity are infectious both on and off the water....

Jack Reynolds is 105-years-old and he’ll take his whisky with lemonade, thank you very much! According to Metro UK, it’s a pour of whiskey in his morning tea and then two shots of Grouse scotch in a glass of lemonade nightly. “If we’ve got a cold or anything he straight away gives us a whisky, that’s his medicine and it’s not done him bad,” his daughter Jane Reynolds said. The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World...

The panel of experts, survivors, conservationists and more. Photo: Jon Perino It’s no secret that Southern California has seen a rise in shark activity, encounters and even attacks in recent years. Needless to say, all of this activity has people talking. And with new technology out there (e.g. drones and GoPros), going out and capturing footage of these prehistoric creatures has never been easier, and is creating a lively buzz all over the internet....

Spring Break has become a well-accepted holiday week in North America, but that doesn’t always mean sandy beaches and tiki drinks. In fact, falling sometime between March and April each year, Spring Break is the prime opportunity to get a few last throes of winter before things heat up. For all of the adventurers not ready to let go of winter just yet, here are five Spring Break options worth throwing on that extra base layer....