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The Gudang … Always stoked. Photo: Courtesy of Jimmicane The rain falls, creating ripples in the puddles in the dirt driveway. The winds have blown the surf ragged. It’s a sublimely stormy day on the North Shore of Oahu. A few hundred yards east of Sunset Point, the Gudauskas brothers (Pat, Dane and Tanner) are at their rented abode, as busy as worker bees. It’s mid-December and the six-week Vans Triple Crown season is winding down....

Trainer Corey Calliet knows what it takes to transform your body. For over a decade, Calliet has worked with some of the biggest stars and celebrities in Hollywood to train them for roles, including superstar actor Michael B. Jordan and on the hit fitness series Revenge Body by Khloe Kardashian. Michael B. Jordan’s 15 Best Style and Workout Moments on Instagram Read article Now, with 2020 in full swing, it’s time to buckle down and make sure you’re doing what you need to keep your fitness goals in mind and hit them....

Ever had a morning when you wake up and find yourself completely ravenous? Normally you feel fine and content in the morning, but today you’re feeling so hungry. What gives? Well, it turns out the answer may lie in the way that you’re fueling your body. The short answer is that yes, it can be completely normal to wake up feeling hungry. “There is no scientific explanation for why we may wake up super hungry – it’s more a call to action to the body to fuel, rather than ignore,” explains Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, former sports dietician and author of The Active Calorie Diet....

Each kit (PAK stands for “Personnel Activity Kit,” if you’re curious) comes with BlisterZone, BurnZone, ChafeZone, and PainZone — topical analgesic roll-ons all — to help prevent and mend common problems you may encounter when a medicine cabinet isn’t in arm’s reach. We’re particularly into BurnZone ($6 if purchased separately), a savior for helping with ailments ranging from sunburn and scrapes to minor insect bites and windburn. And when blisters act up, it’s worth having an extra BlisterZone (below, $9) on hand, which applies swiftly and helps prevent the nuisance in the first place....

It’s true that since the dawn of the dirtbag, beer has long been the go-to pre, post, and during adventure drink. It’s even rumored that the prehistoric dirt bag (Cro-Magnon Dirtus Maximus Bagus) first stood erect to reach a primordial version of a PBR. Coors, Fat Tire, Montucky Cold Snacks, Tin Cup and Early Times whiskey all have the market cornered when it comes to outdoor libations. But there are some tasty liquid treats that are equally as satisfying with one huge difference: one too many only makes bathroom breaks more necessary....

Story by Natalie Warren // Photos by Yeehaw Donkey Fifteen years ago I went on my very first overnight canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area (BWCA), a sprawl of public lands and waters splattered across northern Minnesota. As a Florida native I was no stranger to flat lands, but I had never encountered such wild open spaces or felt their power to change people. Paddling the vast expanse of lakes and portaging through the seemingly endless forests was a life-changing experience....

Two decades after winning an Academy Award for writing the screenplay of Good Will Hunting, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are teaming up again. The duo are set to write and star in the 14th century-set movie The Last Duel, according to Deadline. The historical drama will follow the story of the last officially recognized judicial duel fought in France. It was a trial by combat between Norman knight Jean de Carrouges and squire Jacques Le Gris, which occurred in December 1386....

For many places across the globe, summertime surfing can be frustrating. For example, if you’re from Southern California, you’re no stranger to the weak, gutless waves that typically come along with much of summer. And solid summertime swells can be pretty inconsistent – and when you do score a good one, getting a wave can sometimes be more difficult than getting a parking spot. With that being said, you’re probably going to want a surfboard that provides a little more volume and “paddle power” in the lineup this summer, as well more speed while you’re on the wave....

When it comes to tailgating, there’s one essential component that is sadly all-too-easy to forget: the sides. If you want to make sure your guests have a party they won’t soon forget, make sure to make our take on a classic side, baked beans, inspired by the Superbowl staples the New England Patriots. Our recipe has bacon, green chiles, and dark beer to give a typically one-note dish a complex flavor profile....

To some, the all-new X7 is a transgression against the stuff BMW once stood for, considering its lightweight and streamlined sedans and coupes. This three-row SUV weighs nearly 5,400 pounds and is permeated with high-tech driver assists that one could certainly enjoy a spirited drive without. But as Mark McGwire once put it: “I’m not here to talk about the past.” While BMW is deep in the SUV age, now it’s playing hardball with its biggest vehicle yet....

If Santa didn’t bring you everything you wanted this year, never fear! The post-holiday deals are in full swing, where retailers are desperate to blow out inventory to make room for the 2020 gear. At Macy’s After Christmas Sale, use the code JOY and you’ll save an extra 15-20 percent off thousands—yes, thousands—of sale items sitewide. That’s right: All the stuff that’s already on Sale and Clearance? Just use the code JOY at checkout and you’ll save even more....

An enormous social media footprint and magazine-worthy glamping photos? That’s not the van life that the Waeschle family knows. Try hotdogs, diapers, and family fun. Added to that list is what writer and photographer Amy Waeschle calls “the need for WAP (wild ass plans).” That is, until the kiddos came along. The Waeschle Clan. Waeschle and her husband have been van owners for over a decade. Their first adventure bot was an old church-owned Ford Econoline, complete with hymnal pockets and the musty smell of Catholic guilt....

NRS Pivot Drysuit; $989 (nrs.com) Last fall, NRS released the Pivot Drysuit. Though it shares many similarities with its cousin, the Crux, the major change is that, on the Pivot, NRS has placed the zipper on the back across the shoulders. Now, the primary advantage to this system is that less water will enter your boat through the double tunnel than with a front-zip suit. I paddled exclusively with the Pivot this spring and summer in Colorado and in China, to test out its comfort, durability, and functionality....

Thursday, Vans released a snow lifestyle and snowboard boot collaboration with The North Face, and shared Vans global snow team rider Blake Paul’s signature boots in his signature colorway. The Verse Snowboard Boot laying on top of the Sk8-Hi 46 MTE DX. The Verse Snowboard Boot features The North Face’s FlashDry technology – which makes them the first snowboarding boot equipped with such. With Vans Flex Control system, double BOA, heat retention and Complete Moisture Management, these boots are designed for backcountry and all-mountain riding....

Even if you don’t necessarily celebrate Christmas, you may enjoy the holiday. More people than ever love to take part and decorate their homes. One of the best ways for people to celebrate this holiday is a Christmas tree. You can go for a real or a fake tree. Each has its own pros and cons, but the fake tree might be the better option. Especially when it is pre-lit and on sale, like the NOMA 7-Foot Pre-lit Christmas Tree is....

Today marks the first day of summer. It is also, unofficially, Nude Hiking Day — a lesser-known holiday observed by a select but enthusiastic few. If you’ve ever had the urge to feel the wind between your legs while rambling up and down the trail, today is the day to do it. Really. The law is on your side, if you play your cards right. Here’s what you need to know....

Looking back on his first audition for the role of Oliver Queen on Arrow, Stephen Amell recalled the many workouts he’s pushed through since then. “I had no clue how many days I was going to be spending in the gym,” he told Men’s Journal. Gritty Gyms, Punching Bags, and ‘Moving Tons of Weight’: How Milo Ventimiglia St… Read article Here’s a look at the recent trailer for the final season:...

After playing the Man of Steel in Justice League and a CIA assassin with an incredible mustache in Mission: Impossible 6—Fallout, Henry Cavill is ready to get into the world of monster hunting. Cavill is starring as the lead character Geralt in Netflix’s The Witcher series and he’s been putting plenty of work to get the body he needs for it. Cover Story: Man on a Mission: Henry Cavill Goes From Man of Steel to ‘Mission: Impossible’...

Located at the very end of US 1, Key West is the final and most famous destination in the Florida Keys. More than just the original Margaritaville, this island offers a smorgasbord of exciting paddling options. Here are four ways to have best paddle weekend ever in Key West! Dry Tortugas National Park | Location: 70 Nautical Miles West of Key West Accessible only by boat or seaplane, this 100-square-mile national park consists of stunning blue water and seven small islands....

Words and photos by Rebecca Parsons If you’re anything like us, you spend hours in the sun and go through countless tubes of sunscreen. While it is certainly important to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays, traditional sunscreens are laden with chemicals that are not only bad for the ocean, but are bad for your skin and health. After trying a number of all-natural, mineral sunscreens with unsatisfying results, we decided to make our own sunscreen and are thrilled with the results....