Charles Thorp

Charles Thorp is a contributing writer with a focus on adventure, lifestyle, and unique entertainment stories. He hosts live cause-based events and panels on behalf of Apple, Build Series, National Geographic, and ESPN. His bylines can also be found at Men's Journal, Uproxx, Wall Street Journal, Runner's World, and Bicycling Magazine. He created and hosts the "Great Adventures" podcast where the world's most fascinating people share travel experiences that changed their lives forever.

All Articles From Charles Thorp

First Drive: How Ford’s New Bronco Sport Held Up in a Blizzard

The most anticipated US car release of the decade is finally off the line. We got behind the wheel to put it through the paces.

How I Skied — Yes, Skied — Down the Face of Hawaii’s Biggest Waves

Free skier Cody Townsend recounts one of the most inventive stunts of his career

What It Was Like to Film the Shark Sequences for “Jaws”

Valerie Taylor has been diving with great whites for nearly 50 years

A Chat With Cristy Lee About the State of American Autos

The longtime gearhead and motorsports commentator talks heavy-duty trucks, bucket-list drives and more

What It’s Like to Fly a Stunt Helicopter for Michael Bay

Frédéric North has been performing aerial stunts for Hollywood’s biggest action movies for more than 30 years

How Jay Glazer Became the NFL’s Go-To Off-Season Workout Guru

When the season ends, Glazer’s work is just getting underway

How a Comedy Writer Became the Unlikely Heir to Anthony Bourdain

Phil Rosenthal is eating his way around the globe on Netflix's "Somebody Feeds Phil"

What It Is Like to Rediscover a Lost Species of Shark

Forrest Galante tells InsideHook about finding the lost flapnosed houndshark

What It Feels Like to Fly a Wingsuit Through the Crack in Switzerland

"You almost feel like Luke Skywalker going through the tunnel to take out the Death Star."

What It’s Like to Bike Up Mount Kilimanjaro

James "The Iron Cowboy" Lawrence tells InsideHook about one of the most brutal rides he's ever attempted

What It’s Like to Voice an Iconic “Call of Duty” Character

Barry Sloane takes us inside the secret casting process and the possibility of a movie version of the game

What It Takes to Survive Navy SEAL Hell Week

"I think I may have slept two or three hours over the course of that entire week," says ex-SEAL Kaj Larsen.

When Ford Bronco Called "Free Solo" Director Jimmy Chin, He Answered

The renowned mountaineer discusses his turn as creative director for the of iconic SUV

Frank Grillo on Joining “Billions” and the Return Of “Kingdom”

The veteran actor and amateur mixed martial artist really can do it all

What It's Like to Leave Planet Earth and Go for a Spacewalk

Retired astronaut Mike Massimino recalls the story of his first spacewalk on the Hubble Telescope