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There is an unparalleled sense of satisfaction you get when a piece of new gear can not only function exactly how it needs to, but also beyond the needs that were anticipated. Like that time when you were wondering where you were going to stash your key and finding a hidden pocket in the back of your pants … Or finding a loop on your backpacking pack that’s exactly where it needs to be to keep your ice axe from getting tangled up in your climbing rope....

Morakniv floating serrated knife Swedish manufacturer Morakniv is legendary in bushcraft circles for its well-made, razor-sharp and wallet-friendly knives. The Morakniv floating serrated knife ($27) is an ideal stocking stuffer for paddlers, with a stainless steel blade and cork handle that’s unusually comfortable in the hand. Complete with a secure sheath, the full package is ideal for camp tasks. Kammok Firebelly There’s nothing lighter than a quilt for backcountry camping. The Kammok Firebelly ($279) will practically fit inside your favorite paddler’s stocking, yet remains toasty warm in 30-degree temperatures....

Jason Day is ready to take back the Presidents Cup. Although the United States has won the last six Presidents Cup titles, Day isn’t fazed. In fact, he thinks the international team is ready to surprise everyone. “Obviously, the U.S. are the heavy favorites,” says Day. “They do have, statistically, a better team than us on paper, but I think we have a great shot at beating these guys. The whole team is excited about it....

If your workout includes bouts of tough, heart-rate-revving work interspersed with very little rest it becomes “metabolic.” That means you ramp up the amount of calories you burn during the workout and maximize calorie burn after the workout. This high-intensity metabolic circuit, created by Jungin Jung, C.S.C.S., from SoHo Strength Lab, is exactly that. To make this routine crazy effective, Jung capitalized on two old-school pieces of equipment: a medicine ball and resistance bands....

A new GoPro clip is circulating the SUP social media networks this week after going viral virtually overnight. It may just be the most bizzare paddler-animal encounter we’ve seen yet. 39-year-old South African SUP surfer James Taylor was paddling in Merkbosstrand, South Africa with his wife Christina when he saw an injured giant squid swimming just under the surface nearby. Taylor threw out a rescue line from his board in a bid to tow the massive sea creature safely to shore....

Someone messed with the wrong superhero and his blockbuster Marvel wardrobe: Police officials have started a search for Avengers: Infinity War star Robert Downey Jr.’s legendary—and conspicuous—Iron Man suit, which has reportedly gone missing from storage. Robert Downey, Jr. Wore a $605,000 Watch to the ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Premier… Read article According to The Los Angeles Times, the suit “vanished from a prop storage warehouse … sometime between February and late April....

Step away from the chicken breast. Salmon, the star of this meal, is packed with protein and muscle-quenching amino acids to fuel your recovery and facilitate muscle growth. Nutrition (per serving, when divided into five equal portions) Protein: 19g; fat: 13g; carbs: 13g Recipe and photo courtesy of Lori Shaw, author of the Renaissance Feast e-cookbook. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 5 servings...

Keto is a big diet these days because of how effective it is. As long as you aren’t eating sugar or carbs, you are good to go. That leaves you a lot of great options that will help you burn fat in a healthy way. And this Keto Snack Box is filled to the brim with great snacks. This Keto Snack Box is packaged with care. Brands you know and love that indicate quality....

Words By Rebecca Parsons With the holidays in full swing and cooler weather settling in, you may find your paddleboard gathering dust in the garage. Frigid temperatures and snow-covered beaches make it all too easy to excuse your way out of a workout. We get it. To combat the wintertime blues, more and more local pools and fitness centers are offering indoor SUP fitness and yoga workouts. And while nothing beats the great outdoors, working out indoors is better than not working out at all....

According to Patch, officers drove up the Oregon Expressway – right outside Palo Alto, California – Tuesday morning and saw a half-inch of snow on the ground. The majestic beauty of the land sea interface never disappoints, especially when snow capped mountains are involved. Here are a few pictures from Cone Peak high above the #BigSur Coast. ~8" of snow measured. Nearby peaks likely >12" : L. Pantilat #cawx #casnow pic....

There will be days this summer when your outdoor workouts are perfect. You’ll breeze through a HIIT routine or bang out a bodyweight workout at a local park, and you’ll keep your cool—literally and figuratively. But then there will be days when there’s no trace of a breeze, and your body’s taken such a banging, you can hardly walk to the park. Now what? Hit the pool to build muscle, drop weight, and give your joints a break with some swimming workouts....

The Garmin vívomove HR is the perfect last-minute smartwatch gift. It strikes the ideal balance between high-tech functionality and high-end style. It features a touchscreen with a cool, low-key display. And it comes with a rose gold or slate bezel and face detail, with a black silicone band. Normally $200, right now you can have it in your hands to gift on Christmas morning for just $150. You get the best of both worlds with the Garmin vívomove HR when physical, ticking watch hands meet a touchscreen and a discreet display....

This summer, I wanted a surfboard that would work in all conditions; I wanted a board that was different from my standard tri-fin shortboard that I rode all winter. Fortunately for you, you can look and touch. Photo: Firewire Surfboards I was always interested in owning a fish, but when it came down to the point of purchase, I never went through with it because I figured the board would be too one-dimensional in the type of waves I typically surf (i....

Why enter? There’s about 5,000 reasons. One for every dollar that NRS is putting up as an expedition prize to help realize one worthy everyday paddler’s trip of a lifetime. To sweeten the deal, NRS is also offering $5,000 in head-to-toe expedition paddling gear for the winning entry. So make your dream trip known! From the backyard bucket list venture that’s always escaped you to the limit-testing experience at the ends of the earth....

What would the world be like if the Space Race never ended? How would the United States react if the Soviets were the first to land on the Moon? That’s the fascinating premise of the new Apple TV+ series For All Mankind, created by Ronald D. Moore and starring Joel Kinnaman as Edward Baldwin, a NASA astronaut caught up in the middle of the global space race. 5 TV Shows to Watch This Summer Now That ‘Game of Thrones’ Is Over...

The Association of Paddlsurfing Professionals (APP) is set to kick off the 2018 World Tour this summer in central London. The London SUP Open will see a series of elite standup paddleboard races take place on the River Thames and Royal Docks on July 7th and 8th as elite athletes in international SUP racing descend on the capital. Outside of the Pro competition, a major focus of the London SUP Open will center on mass participation, from 1-kilometer entry level races, to multiple distance races and sprint formats: these races are open to everyone and will provide a full weekend of fun and activity for all the family....

In a male-dominated sport, there’s something to be said about having a tribe of women to hit the water with. And if you’re anything like us, your list of must-visit surf destinations is constantly growing. Created by women for women, these five retreats have something for females from all walks of life. Whether you’re atraveling solo or with fellow lady sliders, these programs have it all – beachfront accommodations, healthy meals and, of course, waves....

Pack it into the iconic 125-passenger aerial tram at Snowbird in Utah, now on the Ikon Pass. Photo: Matt Crawley The 2017/2018 ski season began with a late and interesting start (seriously, Florida, stop stealing our snow), yet we’re already talking about next year. Specifically, the new Ikon Pass. Season passes are always changing to gain any advantage over the competing passes (like the Epic Pass adding Telluride for next season) and the Ikon Pass is slated to be a game changer....

File this under Things Not to Do at the Zoo: This week a video surfaced on Instagram of a woman entering the lion enclosure at the Bronx Zoo in New York City, ABC7NY reports. She stared down the lion from a few yards away, and even waved and danced in front of it, that video and others show. You can check it out in the clip below: A Man Was Severely Burned After He Fell Into a Hot Spring in Yellowstone National Park...

The city of Los Angeles has a new superstar in town—and his name is Todd Gurley. The L.A. Rams running back broke onto the NFL scene in 2015, winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award while being voted to the Pro Bowl. He is an electrifying talent, with the speed, strength, and size (he’s 6’1”, 227 pounds) to dominate in the new NFL. Editor’s Note: This piece was written in 2018....