Aerial top-down view of an angler casting a fly fishing line into dark water.

The Lowdown: September 2026

More films, partnerships, gear, and athlete-run events hit the scene in September. See what we got up to as temps started to drop.

PYT on the Silver Screen in NC

We brought the latest chapter of our short film series back to where it started—the Outer Banks. Thanks to everyone who came out and made the screening special.

Pioneer Theater marquee with lights displaying Smith X Outer Banks against a tan brick building

CCA Florida Partnership in Action

Captain Jay Withers took us to the Turtle Bay Oyster Reef in Southwest Florida to check in on CCA Florida’s habitat restoration work. Projects like this help create healthier coastal ecosystems for generations to come.

Aerial top-down view of a motorboat carrying passengers speeding across calm dark water.

Hangtime with Hannah

Founded by SMITH Athlete Hannah Bergemann, Hangtime was born to push women’s freeride mountain biking forward. We’re proud of Hannah’s hard work and the impact she continues to have on the sport.

Action shot of a mountain biker wearing a blue Smith helmet catching air in a forest

New Snow Arrivals Have Landed

Check out the latest colors and styles, and see which bestsellers are back for another season.

Snowboarder wearing a ski helmet and goggles holding a snowboard in a snowy forest

Going Upriver Premieres Sept 24th

Jason Osborn, the steelhead-obsessed owner of The Portland Fly Shop, reflects on his journey and the challenges of finding yourself both on the river and in life.

Angler in waders casting a fly fishing rod while standing in a river surrounded by trees

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