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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

How This Trip With My Girlfriend Reshaped My Perspective on Relishing in Life’s ‘Firsts’

Chris Hannant
Community
Gear

10 Surfy Snowboard Shapes For Getting Barreled on the Mountain This Winter

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

Kilian Bron Makes Mountain Biking in Sedona, Arizona Look Pretty Rowdy

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Gear

The North Face Launches Game-Changing FUTURELIGHT Collection Just in Time for Winter

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

This Deer Went Crashing Through a Hair Salon, Sending Everyone Scrambling

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Environment

This Picturesque Film About Skiing/Snowboarding in the Alps Is About So Much More

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Bear Chases Mountain Bikers for Nearly a Mile on British Columbia Single Track

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

An Ode to Summer Fishing and Snowboarding in the High Sierra

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

How Snowboarding Is Reconnecting With Its Surf-Inspired Roots

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

Check Out Audi’s Take on the All-Electric Adventure Rig of the Future

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

New Film, ‘JOY’ With Red Gerard, Ben Ferguson and Sage Kostenburg Set to Release This Month

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Quiksilver’s ‘Week of Privilege’ Will Make You Want to Head to Baldface Lodge Pronto

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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