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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

This Is Pow Surfing 101

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

This Giant Rope Swing Has to Be One of the Scariest BASE Jumps Ever

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Downhill Skier Julia Mancuso Retires by Taking Last Run In Wonder Woman Outfit

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Should the U.S. Consider Withdrawing From the Olympics?

Matthew Vanatta
Community
Mountain

Is This the Tightest, Steepest Couloir Possible on a Snowboard?

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

They Were Just Salmon Fishing When This Motorboat Nearly Beheaded Them

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

This Guy Experienced the Worst Heli-Skiing Run Possible

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

What Financial Woes? Quiksilver Signs Skier Sammy Carlson

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

North Korea Will Host South Korea’s Olympic Skiers at Kim Jong-un’s Uber Luxe Ski Resort

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

This Conversation With Alex Honnold Revealed One Certainty: He’s an Amazing Human

Lynsey Dyer
Community
Mountain

Hakuba, Japan Ready to Rock the Freeride World Tour Qualifier

Angie Davis
Community
Mountain

This Is Skater Jordyn Barratt Shredding a Pool Barefoot

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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