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The 10th Mt. Bachelor Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge Returns

Tuesday April 13, 2021

Gerry Lopez's Big Wave Challenge is about Aloha, support, and good fun in the mountains. It's back this year, and you can ride it at Mt. Bachelor April 17-25.

Will Sileo
Staff
Inspire Courses

How to Identify Dangerous Avalanche Terrain and Safe Zones in the Backcountry

Thursday April 15, 2021

In the avalanche world, there's no silver bullet. The closest thing we have to be safe is learning how to identify and manage avalanche terrain.

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Snowboarder Austen Sweetin Releases Edit Hyping a March Miracle at Mt. Baker

Tuesday March 30, 2021

Mt. Baker is one of Washington state's greatest treasures. Snowboarder Austen Sweetin and friends enjoyed a March Miracle at this epic ski resort.

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Inspire Courses

Nick Russell’s Five Backcountry Snowboarding Weather Warning Signs

Saturday April 3, 2021

Snowboarder Nick Russell checks weather and avalanche forecasts days before heading out into the backcountry. They help him look for warning signs.

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Inspire Courses

Snowboard Guide Sam Thackeray Explains the Shift in Avalanche Education to Humans

Wednesday April 7, 2021

Snowboard guide Sam Thackeray discusses how avalanche training has shifted from science-based, to human-based, eliminating emotions from backcountry decisions.

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Features

Behind the Scenes at the Natural Selection Tour: Valhalla and the Great Canadian Pivot

Tuesday March 16, 2021

The pandemic forced the Natural Selection Tour to make the Baldface Valhalla stop an all Canadian affair.

Steve Andrews
Community
Mountain

The Story Behind Absinthe Films’ Tribute to Black Snowboarders

Tuesday March 2, 2021

Absinthe Films created a tribute to Black snowboarders as part of its film release this year, 'Channel Zero.'

Joe Carberry
Staff

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Mountain

A Splitboard-Backpacking Trip to Summit Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Adams

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

Hiking 4,000 Feet Up Mt. Hood to Snowboard 7,000 Feet Down

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Footage Shows Skier Setting Off Massive Avalanche

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

These Kayakers Nailed Their Lines Off This Waterfall But the Tourist Commentary Is the Best

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Splitboarding Mt. Bachelor and the North Sister While Snowboarding the Northwest’s Volcanoes

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

Watch These Snowboarders Scramble to the Top of Volcanoes in Southern Oregon

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

73-Year-Old ‘North Shore Betty’ Proves You’re Never Too Old to Send It

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Nepali Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa Breaks Own Record by Summiting Mt. Everest 26 Times

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

This Massive Landslide Was Caught on Film Near Seward, Alaska

The Inertia
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Mountain

‘Ring of Fire’ Documents a Splitboard Mission to Snowboard 12 North American Volcanoes in 30 Days

Will Sileo
Staff
Features

4 Tips For Your First Big Backcountry Skiing or Riding Mission

Steve Andrews
Community
Mountain

25-Year-Old Skier Found Dead at Palisades Tahoe

Will Sileo
Staff
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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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