Charlie Shoemaker
The snow sports designer inspiring a sisterhood of shred
Coalition snow — After seeing a shortage of women in the outdoor industry, Jen Gurecki launched the only ski and snowboard gear made by women, for women.
Written by: Naomi Larsson
A nomadic photographer's search for 'home'
Pivot Points: Stories of Change — Huck photographer Charlie Shoemaker moved to South Africa from the US, chasing the promise of love. After years of heavy travelling, he’s finally figured out what was missing: a place to call his own.
Written by: Charlie Shoemaker
The photographer pushing beyond violent cliches in post-apartheid Cape Town
Life on The Flats — Photographer Charlie Shoemaker has found a second home in a suburb of Cape Town where highs and lows are seldom captured in a balanced way.
Written by: Charlie Shoemaker
Meet the South African activists fighting for equal education
A systemic struggle — To celebrate Huck's 10th anniversary, we're digging through the archives to unearth stories that feel as relevant as ever. Four years after we explored education in South Africa, inequality remains rife. The solution? Face facts. Get angry. Let the students speak.
Written by: Janine Stephen
South Africa's township beaches are springing to life with a grassroots surf scene
The Waves For Change project — Thanks to DIY education project Waves For Change the young people of Khayelitsha are getting a chance to experience the transferable skills of surfing.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Jordy Smith
Green & Gold — Jordy Smith is a serious contender for the surfing world title. But no matter how high he climbs, the South African flag is never far behind.
Written by: Craig Jarvis