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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

Skim River: Blair Conklin Surfs America’s Best River Waves Finless

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

This Guy Added a Super Easy-to-Use Camper Setup to His Toyota 4Runner

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Mountain

Whitewater Kayakers Are Starting To Dial In the Big Island’s Waterfalls

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Jeremy Jones, Nick Russell, Danny Davis Among Pro Snowboarders Auctioning Gear to ‘Shred Racism’

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

‘Let it Snow’ Is a Snowboard Horror Flick Due Out This Fall

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Canadian Runner Recounts Terrifying Story of Being Attacked by Bear

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Building a 4×4 Truck Camper on a Budget: The 1980s Toyota Sunrader Project

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Mountain

Super Weird Robot Spy Bear Cub Goes Fishing With Real Grizzlies

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

One Reason the Mercedes 4×4 Sprinter Van Might Not Be the Perfect Home on Wheels

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Mountain

Watch Bodysurfer Nathan Lehoux Ride This River Wave in the French Basque Country

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Australian Olympic Snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin Killed in Spearfishing Accident

Joe Carberry
Staff
Environment

Controversial Dakota Access Pipeline Temporarily Shut Down by Courts

The Inertia
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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