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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

Good

Watch this 8-Year-Old Pro Skater Share Her Love of Skating in Cuba

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

64-year-old Skier Killed in Avalanche at Mt. Rose Resort

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Health

3 Mobility Exercises to Prevent the Ol’ Groin Pull

Phil White
Community
Mountain

Why I Invested In RED Mountain Resort

Matthew Vanatta
Community
Mountain

This is What Happens When You Take Your Mom’s New Boyfriend on the Chairlift

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Mark McMorris Wins Dew Tour Slopestyle Comp; Comeback Really is Complete

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Gerry Lopez’s Big Wave Snowboarding Challenge at Mt. Bachelor is all About Fun

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Alex Honnold’s Latest Free Solo is a Rock’n’Roll Recreation of a Speed Climb from the Past

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Mountain

Police Mistake Chalk-Dusted Rock Climber’s Apartment for Drug Lab

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Mountain

Japow: This is How Hard Travis Rice and the Boys Scored in Japan During ‘The Fourth Phase’ Filming

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

This is Jeremy Jones, on a Groomer, Making the Turn Look Incredible

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Night Skiing is Rad, But Mathieu Bijasson Makes it Look Next Level

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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