action sports
In Action Sports, Helmets Are Only the Beginning of the CTE Conversation
The news that Dave Mirra had CTE should be a wakeup call for skaters, skiers, and bikers about the importance of concussion diagnosis and recovery.
Meet the Men of Roller Derby, a Niche Sport Within a Niche Sport
Roller derby has been a sport long dominated by women. We hung out with local team the New York Shock Exchange to see what the deal is.
Snowboarding’s Rebellious Teenage Years Are Over
There’s no question about it: the snowboard industry is struggling. We talked to Shaun White, Todd Richards, and others about where the sport goes from here.
A Lot Less Mayhem: Tas Pappas on Family, Church, and Tony Hawk
Australian skateboarding legend Tas Pappas has settled down. And he’s over that whole Tony Hawk thing.
“An Insult to Our Country”: AC Milan and Nivea Mock the Haka
Before a match last week, a dozen or so actors in Milan uniforms successfully pissed off a lot of Maoris. We talked to some of them about what happened.
How Newport Beach Got Its Very Weird Wave
“Dirty Old Wedge” tells the story of the rise of bodysurfing, and the conflict with other watermen that followed, at one of Southern California’s most popular beachfronts.
Skiing Down Demons in Stairs Gulch
Caroline Gleich, a former skiing model, has worked hard to gain credibility as a pro ski mountaineer. Her biggest challenge, however, was a return to a deadly avalanche chute in Utah.
SPECTATED: The Vans Pro Skate Park Series - St Kilda
We turned out to watch Ronnie Sandoval, Pedro Barros, Raven Tershy, and some guy called Chris Russell, who eventually won the $75,000 prize.
Watch Surfer Chippa Wilson Ride the New Duo Board
The board looks like a mistake, but carves like a caffeinated thruster.
Two Combat Amputees Aim for Everest
Two veterans, both survivors of IED attacks, will attempt to climb the world’s highest peak this spring on prosthetic legs.
For Sale: Survival on Bolivia’s Death Road
Bolivia’s Death Road doesn’t kill many people these days, but scores of tour companies still peddle its dangerous reputation. I threw in to see what the ride was actually like.
The People and Dogs of the Iditarod
The Iditarod, called the Last Great Race on Earth, is a fitting expression of Alaskan character. Meet the mushers and super-athletic dogs that train all year for the grueling event.