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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

Don “Nuge” Nguyen Bombs Ridiculously Steep Baxter Hill In Los Angeles on His Skateboard

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Hover Board? We’ll Do You One Better: This Guy Just Created the Hover Bike

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Want to Strengthen Your Lower Body and Increase Explosiveness? Upgrade Your Box Jump

Phil White
Community
Mountain

14-Year-Old Australian Jade Hameister Becomes Youngest Person to Ski to the North Pole

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Time is Not An Excuse; New Study Finds 1 Minute of Exercise Worth as Much as 45

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Here’s Why The Dyno is Climbing’s Sexiest Move

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Seeking Nirvana Stays True to its Freeskiing Form in Episode 3

Andrew Rubenstein
Community
Mountain

How To Wreck Yourself on African Whitewater in 3 Easy Steps; Lars Lämmler Demonstrates

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Shred Statement: The Mountain Town is Dying and Whistler is Exhibit A

Steve Andrews
Featured
Mountain

Murder of a Mountain Biker: The Remains of Hall of Fame Cyclist Mike Rust Were ID’d This Week

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Don’t Start Your Backpacking Season Off Like This: With Your Face in the Mud

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Melting Polar Ice Forcing Bears Into the Path of School Children in Alaska

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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