As surfwear brands continue to flounder through a slow economic recovery, Abercrombie's "non-core" beachwear brand Hollister is riding high. John Moore explains.

Setting out on a last-minute trip, Jen Smith, Mele Saili and Jenna Balester only had one fixed goal: make it to Tofino, B.C. for the Queen of the Peak surf competition. Adventure ensued.