The Rogue River in Oregon is a classic. While fishermen and whitewater enthusiasts have been boating the river for decades, paddleboarding the Rogue’s Wild & Scenic section with its numerous Class II-IV rapids is a newer form of adventure there. I’ve had the opportunity to paddle it on a board three separate times, once as a SUP-support trip with overnight gear tethered to the board. That’s my typical way of paddling rivers....
Here at Men’s Journal, we test a slew of different products for our job—and everyday life. Here, with no particular theme, is the gear we love this week. We think you will, too. LAST WEEK: A Badass Corvette, the Perfect Running Jacket for Fall, and More Gear… Read article Courtesy image Leatherman Skeletool KB Pocket Knife Opening boxes here at the office has become infinitely easier thanks to this American-made Leatherman pocket knife....
Interview by Rebecca Parsons “SUP has made a lot of moves towards equality for men and women in the sport. We have started to take some much needed steps in a positive direction and we must remember that while we are making progress, we cannot stagnate that progress by resting on our laurels and hoping it will get better by itself.” –Annabel Anderson Annabel Anderson is well-known in the world of SUP racing....
APP to be PPG Sanctioning Body for 2019 and Beyond October 7, 2018 – The Pacific Paddle Games are excited to announce the Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP) as their official sanctioning body for 2019 and beyond! As part of the three-year deal, not only will the Pacific Paddle Games become an official part of the APP World Tour but also count towards the APP’s US Cup, which will feature the New York SUP Open and the Red Bull Heavy Water event in San Francisco....
This spot cranked like this for five days. Photo: Courtesy of LJ Hepp Traveling barrel hunters have a bucket list. That list might vary depending on the surfer, their comfort level in giant surf, their tolerance for crowds and whether they are regular or goofy. But you can assume there are a few similar cylinders at the top of every tube rider’s list. Of course, on the North Shore, Pipe and Backdoor come to mind....
Most of us put the time and energy in at the gym because we want to get bigger—bigger muscles, bigger presence, and bigger orbit of attraction. That’s all fine and well, but make sure to also get in your aerobic exercise; it’s been shown to keep the brain bigger and healthier as you age—strengthening memory and helping to prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia, says a new study. The research appeared in the journal NeuroImage, and was performed by scientists at Western Sydney University in Australia and the University of Manchester in the U....
Clint Eastwood’s dedication knows no bounds. Case in point: The 89-year-old filmmaker continued to churn away on his upcoming movie, Richard Jewell, on the Warner Bros. Studio lot, despite the proximity of the recent Barham Fire. (Editor’s note: If firefighters advise you to leave, regardless of where you are, heed their advice.) ‘Richard Jewell’ Trailer: Here’s the First Look at Clint Eastwood’s New Film About the Atlanta Olympic Bombing Read article...
The stigma around weed is slowly shifting. Once considered a potentially life-ruining “gateway drug,” cannabis has a new reputation: miracle drug. Marijuana’s supporters laud it as the answer to everything that ails you, from pain to mental issues, all without the dangerous side effects of many pharmaceutical drugs. But is it? We do know this much: While many Americans aren’t quite ready to empty out their medicine cabinets and start a pot farm in the backyard, we’re curious about one area where cannabis has shown a great deal of promise: treating inflammation and muscle soreness....
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is a beast. At 6’3”, 250 pounds, the defensive star combines strength, speed, agility, and power like no other player in the league. Miller has been on the rise since coming out of Texas A&M and he credits his dominance at the linebacker position to his work ethic off the field. Linebacker Training: Von Miller’s High-intensity Football Workout Read article “I’ve always worked hard, but now I have more resources and train smarter,” said Miller, who was the second overall pick in the 2011 draft behind Cam Newton....
Andy Cochrane After a sweaty nap and a lukewarm Dos Equis, I gazed across our sandy campsite hidden in the heart of Chiapas. At the end of our first day, we had sprawled out soaked gear like Legos in my childhood bedroom. Well into the lush canyon of Rio La Venta, we’d had our first tastes of the most technical, Class IV whitewater ahead. And yet still hours before a normal dinnertime, we had nothing but time....
Downwind paddling is full of mystique. You’re basically trying to surf whitecaps over a long distance, often far offshore. It’s intimidating and takes a lot of practice to get good at. But once you start to find the rhythm—paddling hard for a few strokes, gliding, searching for your next bump and then gliding again—you’ll never want to stop. Here are some tips for how to catch more glides. Paddle with a partner Going with someone more experienced will help your downwinding more than anything....
With the preliminary hype surrounding the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor fight reaching a bit of a calm before the storm, Mayweather went on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk up the fight—and, as he often does, offer some betting advice. Mayweather is plenty confident, it seems—so confident, in fact, that he promised to compensate Kimmel for whatever amount of money he bets on Mayweather if he loses. If Mayweather were to lose, of course, it’s hard to imagine the amicable talk show host rushing to dump salt in the wounds by asking for his money back after what would amount to a stunning upset....
It’s been more than two years since Levi’s and Google announced they were working together to incorporate smart-touch fabric into clothing, and a year since they began developing a trucker jacket that uses that technology. But as of today, it’s finally a reality. The Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket with Jacquard by Google just launched at a few select stores around the country. Jacquard, named after a type of loom and the textile it produces, is a conductive fabric that allows clothing to send data and power without wires and is woven directly into the clothing....
On Monday, legendary mountaineer and climber Fred Beckey passed away quietly at home in Seattle, Washington. He was 94. According to partner Megan Bond, the two were planning a trip to the Himalayas the following year. “He had a lot more to do,” she told Outside. “He had a good death and a great life.” Beckey, born in Düsseldorf, Germany, emigrated to the U.S. when he was two years old. In his new home of Seattle, he quickly established himself as a wunderkind of the climbing scene, summiting 35 peaks at age 16, the first year of his membership in the local club....
When MLB scouts scour baseball fields in search of the next great pitching sensation, they look for someone with raw power, functional strength, and, of course, wicked-fast arm speed. Basically, they’re looking for Michael Kopech. 30 MLB Players Absolutely Crushing Their Workouts in the Gym Read article The Texas-born pitcher has all the physical attributes scouts lose their minds over: a 6’4”, 220-lb frame, a fastball that regularly surpasses 100 mph, and superhuman strength capable of deadlifting over 600 lbs....
A Pittsburgh man has been arrested after allegedly making a bomb threat to try and weasel out of paying his bill at a local restaurant. Barry Clapperton, 40, is facing multiple charges including threats to use weapons of mass destruction, public drunkenness, and false identification to police. According to WPXI, Clapperton tried to leave multiple times from Pittsburgh’s famous Primanti Brothers without paying his bill. A witness told the TV station that another Primanti-goer actually paid for Clapperton’s bill and police were ready to let him go, until officers heard him call in the threat to a Hibachi restaurant down the street....
When the waves are small, a standup paddleboard is the perfect craft to catch a few bumps and still have some fun. But while SUP surfboards are fun, they can’t catch everything. On the other hand, a 14-foot raceboard will catch any bump you paddle for, no matter how small. Infinity owner Dave Boehne demonstrates that with this latest session from the quintessential Southern California SUP spot, San Onofre. With fun waves and glassy conditions on tap, the Brown Blurr races down the line on some fun San-O peelers....
Barcelona is at the top of everyone’s must-see list. And that’s not just figurative: With nearly 9 million tourists passing through each year (and growing), its popularity is something to take into account when planning your first visit. The city is faced with long lines and tightening regulations, as well as extreme summer heat (it’s best to avoid from mid-July to early September), so how you tackle Barcelona will play a big factor in how much you enjoy the city....
A team of six kayakers travelled to Western China to explore previously unpaddled canyons of the Dulong river, one of the last free-flowing rivers and wild frontiers in China. They encountered stunning scenery, committing whitewater, and friendly villagers along their journey. This video was originally produced for a Patagonia film tour through China, hence the Chinese subtitles. Enjoy! More on C&K: —360º Video: Experience China’s rivers in virtual reality in Floating Tibet, a VR film by Will Stauffer-Norris —Watch the film, Salween Spring, as an American outfitter strives to save China’s rivers from further development....
Body grooming rules are inconsistent. The manscaping technique that works best on your chest hair is less ideal for your back, or even your junk. You’ll also prepare and treat your skin differently with waxing than you would for, say, shaving or trimming. Top 10 Hair Removal Products for Guys Read article Whether you’re hairy and wanting to be less so, or you just need a functional trimming down, then consider these key rules for body-hair removal....
