Waves & Woods Magazin - Issue #41

The new WAVES & WOODS issue is here!
132 pages packed with stories that make you want to get outside – or simply take a deep breath. The team has once again curated a mix that lives somewhere between cold saltwater, dusty trails, wild nature, and genuine encounters. This time, we take you along on a sea rescue mission in the Baltic Sea, to yoga at 2,200 meters, on folding-bike adventures through the Eifel, and into the depths of the Canadian cold. Whether it’s surf, snowboard, bike, or hiking boots – this issue is all about being outdoors, feeling, discovering, and sometimes enduring.

Through the Lens… of Nate Lawrence
He’s one of the greats in surf photography – yet prefers to follow his own path. In this interview, Nate Lawrence talks about creative breaks, the magic of the moment, and what he feels is at risk of being lost in surf culture.

Built for the Cold – Reed Platenius
Cold, wet, uncomfortable – Reed Platenius doesn’t believe in excuses. Growing up on Vancouver Island, he fought his way through icy line-ups all the way to the WSL. We tell his story.

Yanneck Konda – Freestyle Instead of a Fixed Program
Snowboarding without contest stress: Yanneck Konda shows there’s another way. Film projects, road trips, vanlife – his path leads through powder, not podiums.

Adventure is Easy – Bikepacking with Brompton
Four days, three friends, two folding bikes, and an overnight cave bivouac: The “German Roamers” show that you don’t have to travel far for an adventure – you just have to start riding.

Rough Sea – On Duty with the Sea Rescuers
What does it feel like when your life suddenly depends on a radio call? We joined the crew of the Berlin on the Baltic Sea – somewhere between storm warnings and quiet grandeur.

Valley of the Moon – Hiking in Val d’Anniviers
A high valley like another universe: herb walks, clear nights, silent peaks. The journey into Val d’Anniviers shows how healing solitude can be.

One Last Dram – Islay Between Whisky and Waves
Islay is more than Scotch: surf, kayaking, coastal winds, and people who live with the elements. A tribute to the raw beauty of this Hebridean island.

Field Guide I – Los Cabos
Mexican light meets Californian waves. In Los Cabos, road trips become ritual – and mezcal tastes best after a surf.

Field Guide II – South Australia
Kangaroos, red wine, cliffs, fire: South Australia is no place for the impatient. But it is a paradise for those who love contrasts – and are looking for room to breathe.