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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

Gear We (Seriously) Test: A Perfect Women’s Ski Touring Set Up

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Moonlight Downhill Skateboarding is Pretty Awesome

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Utah is So Lovely; This Is Seriously Light Pow

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Aussie Snowboarder Ross Pointer Was Hung Out to Dry by Insurance; His Girlfriend Responds

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Travis Rice and the Fourth Phase, Day 723

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Ankle Mobility 101; 4 Techniques to Improve Joint Performance

Phil White
Community
Mountain

Conservation Officer Frees Angry Mountain Lion Caught in a Trap

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Riding Rhythms is Frenetic Skiing in the Alps at Its Finest

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Mountain Lion That Roams L.A.’s Griffith Park Eats Koala in Zoo

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

This is An Insane View of Nicolas Falquet Skiing Off a Peak in Switzerland

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

600,000 Knee Joints are Replaced Each Year in the U.S.; An Australian Procedure Could Change That

Phil White
Community
Mountain

How Content and Social Media Made Skier Chris Davenport’s Career

Eugene Buchanan
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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