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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

How Not to Ski The Backcountry: Two Skiers Lose it On a Steep, Icy Slope

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Freeskier Tanner Hall is a Sick Athlete; Watch Him Shred on a Snowboard

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Let’s Talk about Salt and Why It’s Actually Good For You

Phil White
Community
Mountain

If You’re Stoked to Be Having Your First Child, This is How You’ll Announce it to The World

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Skier Cody Townsend on Being a Stuntman, Exploring Nevada’s Ruby’s and Social Media Freedom

Andrew Rubenstein
Community
Inspired

5 Days Between Sky and Snow: This is Paragliding with Skis, but Completely Next Level

Jan Thinoks
Community
Mountain

A Life Lesson: This Couple Turns Buses into Mobile Adventure Homes

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Shred Statement: 420, Holy Bowly and Snowboarding Women Mooning Us are Beautiful

Steve Andrews
Featured
Mountain

Lost in Its Own Irrelevancy: Court Upholds Alta Ski Resort’s Snowboard Ban

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Skier Tom Wallisch Just Rode a World Record Rail Set Up; Here’s What Sliding 424 Feet Looks Like

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

“Marriage Proposal Route” on Morro Rock Deemed Instant Classic after Man’s Ill-Fated Climb

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Mountain

The Hydro Hammock Hot Tub Could Change Your Life

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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