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Julia Marino is at the Center of the Rise of Women's Snowboarding
Marino once split her time between soccer and snowboarding, but once she started doing bigger tricks she switched full time and hasn't looked back since.
Meet Shanae 'Sheezy' Collins, Straya’s Skateboarding Heroine in the X Games Qualifier
“We don’t win any money at the contests so basically, I work full time, 40 hours a week as a barista at McDonalds to pay my way. That’s how I’m able to travel and compete and go filming and that’s one of the hardest parts of it,” says Sheezy.
From Halfpipes to Family Life: In Conversation With Olympic Gold Medalist David Wise
David Wise won gold for the U.S. at the 2014 Winter Olympics inane quickly became a household name. We spoke caught up with him in Italy to discuss life on the slopes and appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Female Skateboarders Still Striving For Even Footing With Male Peers
The number of female skateboarders has grown in recent years. But pro female skaters still see inequalities in pay and sponsorship opportunities in comparison to their male counterparts.
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.
This Shaun White Lawsuit Sounds In-Fucking-Sane
Shaun White is being sued by his former bandmate for sexual harassment.
Mat Hoffman Rejects Anesthesia Before Getting a Hole Drilled in His Knee
Mat Hoffman is considered to be one of the best vertical ramp riders in the history of BMX and the creator of big air. Throughout his 36 year career as a BMX rider, he’s faced serious injuries and near death experiences.
"You Can't Not Live" – Travis Pastrana Talks Danger and Domesticity
We spoke to X Games legend Travis Pastrana about his Nitro Circus Live tour, balancing safety with spectacle, and life as a family man.
Remembering Dave Mirra
The BMX icon’s apparent suicide, at the age of 41, has shocked the action sports community and “leaves a huge hole in the heart of BMX.”
BMX Pioneer Dave Mirra Has Died
Police in Greenville, North Carolina, announced news of the 41-year-old BMX rider's death Thursday.
VICE Sports Q&A: X Games Legend Mark McMorris
We talked to Mark McMorris about the X Games, his Olympic bronze medal-winning performance at Sochi and the rise of snowboarding in Canada.
The Long Fight for Women’s Parity in Action Sports
From surfing to cycling to skateboarding, women make less money and have fewer opportunities than men. Athletes and organizations are working for change, but barriers remain.