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Keala Kennelly Fought For Equality So Young Girls Can Make a Career Out of Surfing

Wednesday August 7, 2019

"I’d like to win three world titles, and I’d like to actually compete in The Eddie and beat some hombres. I don’t want to be the token chick that finished last or second to last. I want to take some guys down."

Alexander Haro
Staff
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Freeskier Michelle Parker on Finding Her Voice in a Male-Dominated World

Wednesday July 24, 2019

Women are starting to break the mold in most outdoor sports. But having the courage to speak up is never easy.

Michelle Parker
Community
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Why Every Underprivileged Kid Deserves a Chance to Just Get on a Board

Thursday July 18, 2019

Riding a wave, building a skateboard, and gliding down a snowy mountain can show teens that they are capable of greatness.

Steve Larosiliere
Community
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Jesse Billauer Dreamed of Becoming a World Champion Surfer; Here’s How He Did It…And Much More

Wednesday July 31, 2019

I could’ve just done nothing with my life or I could’ve done this. And I’m glad I did this so that it could help so many other people.

Jesse Billauer
Community
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Our EVOLVE Summit Is Back, and We Are Pumped!

Thursday July 11, 2019

Man, are we psyched to do it all again. See you in Los Angeles on August 17th. Get your early bird tickets now.

Zach Weisberg
Staff

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Our EVOLVE Summit Is Back, and We Are Pumped!

Zach Weisberg
Staff
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From Latino Outdoors to A Walk on Water and WSL’s PURE, Building Nonprofits Is Tough, Rewarding Work

Joe Carberry
Staff
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Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen and Olympic Snowboarder Elena Hight on the Key to Protecting the Places We Love

Juan Hernandez
Staff
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Cyrus Sutton and Kassia Meador on How to Build a Life that Revolves Around Their Passions

Zach Weisberg
Staff
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Gabby Reece and Paige Alms Believe the Key to Great Health Is Mental Fortitude and Keeping Routines Fresh

Zach Weisberg
Staff
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Firewire and Earth Technologies Are Working Hard to Make Surfboards Less Toxic

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Environment

Greg Long, Jeremy Jones Call On Surf and Snow Industries to Up Environmental Stewardship

Joe Carberry
Staff
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Caroline Gleich and Leah Dawson’s Real Talk on Sexism and Challenges for Women in Surf and Outdoors Is Required Viewing

Zach Weisberg
Staff
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Good Times at The Inertia’s 2018 EVOLVE Summit

The Inertia
Staff
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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard Salutes Tom Carroll and the Power of Aloha at First-Ever EVOLVE Summit

Zach Weisberg
Staff
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Tom Carroll and Sal Masekela Had One of the Most Powerful, Heartfelt Exchanges We’ve Seen in Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
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Leah Dawson on Why Her Unique Approach to Wave Riding Is a Reflection of Her Femininity

Leah Dawson
Community
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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