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Mountain

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
Featured
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

Two Hikers, 19 and 20, Found Dead in Welsh Mountain Range

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

All 9 Bodies of Castle Peak Avalanche Victims Have Been Recovered, Identified, Says Sheriff

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Utah Teens Who Helped Locate 11-year-old Killed in Avalanche Tell Story

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

Warm California Rain Storm Will Spoil Last Week’s Fresh Snow That Blanketed Resorts

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Mountain

Lindsey Vonn Says Leg Would Have Been Amputated After Olympic Crash If Not for Surgery

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

California Winter Ski Fatalities Continue to Rise: 2 Skiers Die at Heavenly

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Mountain

LJ Henriquez, Telma Särkipaju Win Red Bull Heavy Metal In Front of Massive Boston Crowd

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Jim Ryan Skis a Nearly Impossible Couloir Called ‘The Zombie Apocalypse’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Nick Goepper Misses Podium Due to Brutal Crash in Freeski Halfpipe Final

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

Lindsey Vonn Posts Update After Olympic Crash Ruined Her Leg

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Skier Hunter Hess Fires Back at Trump, Embracing ‘Loser’ Label

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

Northstar Records Third Fatality in Two Weeks as Search for Missing Skier Ends

Evan Quarnstrom
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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