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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

Culture

This Artist Makes Giant Pieces of Art in Fresh Snow

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

Why I Risk Everything in Pursuit of the Perfect Shot

Krystle Wright
Community
Mountain

Iconic Mountain Biker Martyn Ashton was Paralyzed in 2013; But He’s Still Killing It

Ryan Hughes
Community
Mountain

Colorado Mother Pries Open the Jaws of a Mountain Lion to Save Her Son

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

This 60-Year-Old Skates Better Than We Do

Ryan Hughes
Community
Mountain

WTF? A Bear Took Out a Mountain Biker in the California Sierras This Week

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Even if You Never Compete, this Interview with Sports Psychologist Jim Afremow Will Improve Your Mental Game

Phil White
Community
Mountain

A Ski Lesson From Muhammad Ali: Never Be Afraid to Be a Beginner

Ryan Hughes
Community
Mountain

San Diego Woman Pleads Guilty to Defacing National Parks After Promoting “Art” on Instagram

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

This Is the Water Bottle that Doubles As A Pint Glass You Never Knew You Needed for Camping

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

Whistler, British Columbia’s ‘Spirit Bear’ Puzzles Biologists While Community Rallies Around It

Ryan Hughes
Community
Mountain

Your Body Needs an Oil Change; 4 Oils You Should Add to Your Diet to Improve Health

Phil White
Community
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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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