action sports
'It Made Absolutely No Sense:' The Story of 'BMX XXX'
How a room full of guys and one joke created a big controversy and a video game that made nobody happy.
How Gymnastics Is Trying To Take Over Parkour And Make It An Olympic Sport
This fight isn't merely about parkour. It's about who controls the new youth-centric sports that are the Olympics' future.
How the Winter X Games Course is Made
We spoke with Chris Gunnarson, the President at Snow Park Technologies, whose work includes crafting the course for the Winter X Games.
Olympian Mark McMorris Badly Injured in Backcountry Snowboarding Accident
McMorris, who suffered a ruptured spleen and multiple fractures, underwent two surgeries over the weekend and is recovering in a Vancouver hospital.
Is Portugal’s Monster Wave Now Legit in the Eyes of Surfing’s Elite?
With its first World Surf League-sanctioned tour event in the books, Nazaré is no longer just a photo-op.
Powersliding On The Precipice: In Conversation With Ken Block
Not only is Ken Block renowned as the co-founder of DC Shoes, he's also become one of the world's most ambitious stunt drivers. Here, we talk to him about filming his world-famous Gymkhana series, and driving to the absolute limit.
How a Pro Surfer Spends Their Day Off in the Basque Country
With its endless beaches, the Basque Country in the South of France is a paradise for surfers. We headed over to see how they stay sane when the seas are calm.
Scaling the "Turquoise Goddess" with Pro Climber Emily Harrington
Earlier this month, Emily Harrington successfully summited Cho Oyu. Her team gave themselves just two weeks door-to-door to summit and ski the "Turquoise Goddess" – and broadcast the entire expedition to the world via social media.
A Tribute to Dylan Rieder from Skaters Who Never Knew Him, But Loved Him
It was impossible to see Rieder at work and not feel the immense desire to skate yourself.
Skater Brian Anderson on Coming Out: "like a hundred pounds has been lifted off of my body"
"My friends sent me messages or gave me phone calls and said, 'We're so proud of you.'"
VICE Sports Q&A: Snowboarding Legend Travis Rice Talks About His New Movie 'The Fourth Phase'
Travis Rice, who's been called the Paul Revere of big mountain freestyle, discusses how he's actually more like Thomas Edison, among other things.