Rita and I had been mutual supporters of each other's work from a distance for some time, finding each other through the women’s surf communities on Instagram. Rita fell in love with my snowy backdrops and pastel hues, and I loved her rugged tree lines and graphic photo collages. They were a different kind of artistry, and brought her photography to a whole different place.
Read MoreOver the course of history, different groups of human beings have regarded the sea as a wild sanctuary. A place where one world ends and another begins. They have made rituals out of bathing in it, soaking in its nutrients, absorbing its energy, and coming out feeling more alive, more connected, more free.
If only all of those people knew what it feels like to take off on a wave.
Chris Burkard is best known as and adventure photographer, travelling to distant regions of the globe.
One particular excursion led him to the Great Sand Dunes national park.
On the heels of a busy year spent traveling far and wide, Vans team rider Karina Rozunko showcases her unique and timeless style in a newshort film, “Angel Gone”.
Read MoreUtilizing an UltimateWaffle outsole, the Mod Slip-On features a full rubber cup-sole with engineered thickness that enables greater flexibility while maintaining optimal traction and durability. Transparent, tinted rubber highlights the UltimateWaffle midsole and internal shank construction, offering uncompromising support and impact cushioning. In addition to the hero colorway, the Mod Slip-On is available in dress blues/clear and marshmallow/clear.
Read MoreTo give you the good oil, the movie follows the simplistic travels of two surfers, meeting friends along the way, on an open-ended journey across an archipelago littered with islands and breaks.
Read MoreThis time Patti fired up the ol’ 94 stretch limo and headed west. With Nora Vasconcellos, Laura Enever, Jaleesa Vincent, Shanae Collins, Frankie Harrer and special guests Stephanie Gilmore, Nicole Hause and Jordyn Barratt.
Read MoreBecause summer means summer waves & crowds, we decided to ride up North to find a calm spot where to spend the week-end. Good friends, good waves, none else in the water, perfect weather ultimately lead to good vibes. That’s the only way to sum-up this great moment.
Read MoreWaitings, frustration, highways and cold. These elements have always been very close to me when I needed to get into the water, and for geographic reasons I’ve often been forced to put surfing in the background of my life.
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