Behind the Scenes From the Biggest Day in Maverick’s History

How well do you remember the biggest, scariest, meanest session of your life? Maybe it’s flashes of adrenaline, creating strong fragments of memory. Or perhaps you can recall in full detail the grueling paddleout and that closeout set that made you pray to your leash’s structural integrity. 

Some swells are more memorable than others, and for the few who went through the fog bank at Maverick’s on December 23, 2024, it was a day they’ll never forget. One year and some change after the fact...