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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

Want to Surf the Wave in Bend (or Any River Wave)? This is What You Need to Know

John Rathwell
Community
Mountain

California Woman Rescued After Spending 10 Days Trapped in Her SUV

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Watch This Avalanche Destroy a Ski Resort Parking Lot

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Freak Weather Phenomenon Covers Eastern Europe In Weird Orange Snow

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

‘Babes on Bikes’ Is the Perfect Example of What a Road Trip Should Be

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

This Man Gained a Lifetime of Wisdom By Leaving Everything Behind

John Rathwell
Community
Mountain

Watch This Line Off Eagle’s Nest at Squaw Valley Go Not So Well

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Health

A Beginner’s Guide to Snowboarding’s Health Benefits

Dwayne Austin
Community
Mountain

Georgia in Damage Control Mode After Horrifying Ski Lift Malfunction Video Goes Viral

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

Snowboard Photographer Andrew Miller Talks Adventure and Career in the Digital Age

Matthew Vanatta
Community
Mountain

Snowboarding Legend Josh Dirksen Talks Dirksen Derby and Mt. Bachelor

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Taro Tamai Has a Lifetime of Wisdom and Philosophies for Man’s Connection to Nature

Max Houtzager
Community
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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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