Weekend Read: The Obsessive Dedication of the World’s Greatest Rock Skipper

Kurt Steiner has spent his life skipping stones, developing a technique to produce throws that defy the laws of physics. Ask him why he’s committed his entire adulthood to this lost art and he’ll say he has no choice. This is the first episode in another Weekend Read series, offering you exceptional Outside features—both new articles and gems from our archives. This episode was brought to you by New Balance. Learn more about its commitment to responsibly made products and find gear to explore the outdoors at newbalance.com.