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Where the mountains meet the sea, you'll find some of the most interesting surf cultures in the world. With profound similarities to its terrestrially-bound brethren, we regularly chronicle the surf culture of the PNW.

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June 23, 2021

Canadian Surf Photographer Marcus Paladino Releases His Book “Cold Comfort”

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March 24, 2021

Ben Gravy Surfed Every State In America. Including Kansas. Here’s How.

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January 31, 2020

Is This the Most Expensive Surfboard Brand in BC? Who Cares. The Pros Say it’s Worth it.

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October 8, 2019

Surf Canada Now Ranked Top 10 In The World

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September 8, 2019

Surf Canada Set to Compete at Historic Competition In Japan This Month

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July 1, 2019

Your Town Need A Surf Break? This Calgary Company Can Make It Happen

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June 28, 2019

Tofino’s Surf Sisters Are Queens of the Peaks

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May 2, 2019

Canadian Surfers Gear up for Historic Olympic Trials and Rip Curl Nationals

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April 22, 2019

Tofino Photographer Marcus Paladino’s Showdown Slideshow

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May 9, 2018

Rip Curl Pro Returns to Tofino This Weekend

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April 20, 2018

What it Takes to be a Surf Photographer in Canada

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April 2, 2018

The West Coast Triple Plank — Surf, Snow & Skate

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May 14, 2017

Winners of the Rip Curl Pro Tofino 2017

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May 9, 2017

Sneak Peak at the Rip Curl Pro Tofino 2017

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June 3, 2016

Sick Pics: Tofino’s 10th Rip Curl Surf Comp

Tofino Surf Competition 2016
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May 9, 2016

New KMC and CMC Cover Tease

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April 14, 2016

Canada’s Largest Surfing Competition – A History

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December 22, 2015

All Things Holy

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October 26, 2015

The Holy Issue is Upon Us

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September 18, 2015

Review: Mountain Hardwear Shifter 3 Tent

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