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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

Vans’ First-Ever All-Women Snowboard Film Is a Tour de Force

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

In ‘Vision Nowhere,’ Four Women Score (and Explore) Japan

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Lines We Love: Austen Sweetin and Travis Rice Ripping Through a BC Pillow Factory

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Mainstream Talk Show ‘The Doctors’ Scrutinizes Wreck Where Skier Aired Into Snowbird Lift

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Nimbus Films’ Tribute to Snow Cameramen Shows a Struggle We’d All Take

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Jimmy Chin and Kit DesLauriers Explore Greenland’s Untapped Beauty

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Our Picks for the 6 Steepest and Cheapest Ski Resorts in the U.S.

Will Taylor
Community
Mountain

40 Hours by Train, 12 Hours by Snowmobile and 6 Bottles of Vodka to Ski Russia’s Ural Mountains

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Extreme Caving Is a Thing and It’s the Most Terrifying Thing Ever

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Alex Honnold’s ‘Free Solo’ Is the Most Compelling Rock Climbing Documentary of All Time

Will Taylor
Community
Environment

Jeremy Jones: Why I’m Voting Against a Climate Change Denier (and You Should, Too!)

Jeremy Jones
Community
Mountain

Xavier de le Rue Breaks Down 4 Essential Angles for Every DIY Freeride Video

The Inertia Mountain
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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