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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

NBC’s Lester Holt Reports from North Korea’s Luxe Ski Resort in Run Up to the Olympics

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

Alterra Mountain Company Unveils New 23 Resort Season Pass

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

Iconic Ski and Snowboard Filmmaker Warren Miller Has Died

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

HuffPost Talks to Five Women Who Filed Lawsuits Against Monster Energy

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Gear

Drift Boards Might Have Solved the Approach Ski Problem for Backcountry Snowboarding

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Tesla Reportedly Working on New Pickup Truck

Ryan Hughes
Community
Mountain

Volcano Erupts Near Ski Resort in Japan Sending Debris Flying and Killing One

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Sketchy Conditions For World Freeride Qualifiers in Japan Prevail; Main Event On Hold

Angie Davis
Community
Mountain

Danny Davis Walked Away From This Gnarly Wreck at the Mammoth Grand Prix

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Drunk Rookie Snowboarder Refuses to Let Go of Rope Tow at Scottish Resort

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Freeskier Candide Thovex Dazzles Again in Latest Web Edit

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

This Denver Company Is Repurposing Old Ski Lift Chairs and Turning Them into Furniture

Dylan Heyden
Featured
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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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