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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

The Uninvited Snowboarding Contest Continues to Grow With Its Third-Annual Event

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Para-Skier Lands World First Cork 360 to 50-50 at Swatch Nines

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Skier Survives 1,100-Foot Fall in Colorado Avalanche

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

The FIS Freeride World Tour Just Announced It’s Returning to the U.S.

Ella Boyd
Featured
Mountain

Truck Camper Versus Van: Which Is Better?

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Mountain

A Snowboarder Got So Drunk He Had to Be Transported Off the Mountain, Woke Up in Urgent Care

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Yellowstone Visitor Given 7 Days In Jail for Walking Off Boardwalk Near Old Faithful

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Is ‘Wooly the Mammoth’ the First Ski Resort Mascot to Land a Backflip?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

DJ John Summit Goes on a Ski Bender In Vail and Tahoe, Does Pop Up Sets in a Gondola

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

This Summer Will Be Your Last Chance to Access Crater Lake Until 2029

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Mountain

Meet the Two Women Who’ll Get Paid $5,000 to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Mountain

Vail Resorts to Lay Off 64 Employees In Corporate Restructure

Juan Hernandez
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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