Santa Barbara, California–based pro surfer dishes on his top Hawaiian Pleasures
With its swaying palms, sun-drenched beaches, epic surf, and spirit of aloha, what’s not to love about the North Shore of Oahu? It’s ground zero in the world of surf, and commonly referred to as the “proving grounds” for surfers—meaning prove yourself on the North Shore of Oahu and you’re respected throughout the world. Santa Barbara, California–based brothers Conner and Parker Coffin have been traveling to the North Shore since before they were teenagers, and their level of surfing there reflects it. So, in celebration of his just-released edit, titled “Hawaii Pleasure,” we caught up with one half of the Young Wise Tails duo, Conner, to see what it is about the North Shore that keeps him coming back for … more
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Hawaiian stunner on seeing the world and heeding his dad’s best advice
If the old saying “The best surfer in the water is the one who’s having the most fun” rings true, then Mason Ho is the best surfer ever. For those of you not familiar with him, allow me to introduce you: Mason is the son of legendary Hawaiian surfer Michael Ho. He’s the brother of women’s world tour standout Coco Ho, and if you ask just about any surfer from Kelly Slater to Dane Reynolds, you’ll no doubt get a consensus that Mason Ho is hands down one of the most exciting, unpredictable, and fun-to-watch surfers on the planet. Whether it’s pulling into massive Pipeline while looking back into the barrel with a huge smile, or doing insanely creative and high-risk aerial surfing over dry reef, Ho’s act on a surfboard is … More
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Margaret from Old Crow (look it up; village of 267 people in Northern Yukon) looks at me a bit taken aback. I repeat myself “We’re going to try to ride up Surfbird. What do you think?”. “Well …” she says carefully. “I suppose just because no-one’s done it doesn’t mean it can’t be done.”
We’re on the Dempster Highway; which begins in Central Yukon and ends at the Beaufort Sea on the Arctic Ocean. Margaret’s been working at the Tombstone Territorial Park Visitor Centre for quite a few years. Lots of hikers and looky-look drivers stop by on their way along the Dempster Highway as does the odd touring cyclist. But Sharon and I are looking to mountain-bike. And that makes us, relatively speaking, strangers in a strange land … Pictures and more
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The snow might be melting in some parts of North America, but don’t put those skis away just yet. With holiday crowds done for the winter and active weather patterns rolling through week after week, spring is the perfect opportunity to grab your best turns of the season.
For those who like their deep powder turns with a side of eclectic culture, Nelson, British Columbia, is a mountain-town haven. Nestled deep in the Selkirk Mountains, the village sits on picturesque Kootenay Lake, an hour north of the U.S. border. Once a silver-mining town, Nelson now attracts ski bums, artists, and musicians from around the world looking to enjoy the secluded beauty of interior B.C. … More
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