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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
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

This Is the Story of Jacob Kelly Quinlan’s Obsession With Surfing 100 River Waves Around the World

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

This Is How Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Runs Off 100% Wind Power

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

‘Octopus Boys’ Is Another Free Snowboard Flick From Shredbots to Stoke You Out For Winter

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Meet Brynn Utela, the Woman Who Built Out Her Own Life by Building Out Her Own Van

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

‘Western Faces’ Dives Into Australia’s Underground Backcountry Scene

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Ski BASE Jumper Clark Robinson’s Recent Highlight Reel Will Blow Your Mind

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Here’s an Inexpensive DIY Kitchen Camp Set Up For the Back of Your Truck

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Mountain

A Different Kind of Cougar Stalks Man for 90 Seconds

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Watch This Ski Patrolman Lay Into This Snowboarder For Being ‘Totally Out of Control’

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Five Great Resources for Getting Out in the Backcountry This Winter

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

This Could Quite Possibly Be the Worst Wipeout You’ve Ever Seen on Snow

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Absinthe’s New Snowboard Film ‘Channel ZeRO’ Is All About Unplugging From 2020

Steve Andrews
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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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