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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
Staff
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

Mountain

Mountain

Images of Mammoth Chairlifts Completely Buried By Recent Snowstorms

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Watch This Avalanche Cover Both Lanes of Colorado’s Highway 40 on Berthoud Pass

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

The 2023-2024 Ikon Pass Gets You the Goods

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Snow and Cold Temperatures Return to the Western U.S. Next Week

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

The Reality of Risk: Outrunning an Avalanche in Norway

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

Sierra at Tahoe’s 600-Plus Inches Of Snow Left Chairlifts Completely Buried

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Watch a Massive Avalanche Cascade Into a French Ski Resort

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Dustin Craven Talks About His Controversial Matchup With Travis Rice at Natural Selection, Revelstoke

Mikey Nixon
Community
Mountain

Matej Svancer Stomps Out a Freestyle Session In the Halls of a High School

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Gear

The Best All-Mountain Ski Jackets

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

Watch Skiers Tear Up This Snowbird Run Like Ants at a Picnic as the Gate Drops

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Travis Rice Releases POV Footage of His Insane Pillow Line at Natural Selection, Revelstoke

Joe Carberry
Staff
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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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