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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

If You’re a Fan of Freeskiing Then You’re Stoked Jossi Wells Won X Games Gold

Andrew Rubenstein
Community
Mountain

You Come to the X Games for the Athleticism; You Stay for the Party

Andrew Rubenstein
Community
Mountain

The X Games’ Best Claims–Because Celebrating Serves a Purpose

Andrew Rubenstein
Community
Mountain

X Games Boss Tim Reed Talks Winter X and its Future in Aspen (Among Other Things)

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Big Air is the X Games’ Simplest Format: Here’s Who to Watch in the One-Jump Event

Andrew Rubenstein
Community
Mountain

The X Games Gnarliest Gig: Playing the Human Drone as a Cameraman

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Want to Snowboard or Ski Untracked Snow? Here’s A Guide to Planning Your Heli Trip

Matt Clark
Community
Mountain

Seventh Grader Wins X Games Women’s Slopestyle

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Opinion: Superpipe is Back; But Picking Winners is Still Tough

JP Schlick
Community
Mountain

Snowboarding Legend Shaun White Snubbed by the X Games; Won’t Compete in Aspen

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Gus Kenworthy Comes up Short in First X Games Gold Attempt after Coming Out

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Opinion: A Few Thoughts on the X Games Slopestyle Course and a Preview

JP Schlick
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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