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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

DOH! He Asked His Girlfriend to Marry Him on Top of Wyoming’s Grand Teton, and Lost the Ring

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Watch Ski Racer Lindsey Vonn Make NFL Defensive End J.J. Watt Blush Like a Schoolboy at the ESPYs

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Health

So How Long Does it Take Us to Get Out of Shape?

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

If You’re Bored on a Hot Summer Day, One of These Slides Would Be Awesome

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

In Case You Missed it the Powder in Australia Has Been Off The Hook This Month

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Skydiving Highjacker Who Scored $200,000 Could Be Living in San Diego; Is it Okay to Idolize Criminals?

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Sometimes, When You Live in the Mountains, Bears Get Stuck in Your Car and Destroy Them

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

A Shutterbug with the Travel Bug Shares 20 Breathtaking Images

Cameron Watts
Community
Mountain

At Home, with Snowboarder Jamie Anderson, ESPY Nominee and Olympic Champ

Steve Andrews
Featured
Mountain

If You’re Desperate, These Guys Make Skiing on Rocks Look Almost Fun

Ryan Hughes
Community
Mountain

Pushing Creative Boundaries: Using Drone-Mounted Flashes To Capture Whitewater Kayaking At Night

Krystle Wright
Community
Mountain

Trying to Ride This Glass Skateboard Was Never A Good Idea

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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