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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

5 Soldiers Killed in Avalanche as Deadly Month Continues in France

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

15 Years in 14 Minutes: CAPiTA Snowboarding Documentary a Lesson in Chasing Passions

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

6 Videos From Ski Resorts that Prove Fighting Isn’t Just a Beach Thing

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Torched: Skiing at Night with Lights Must Be a New Thing

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Close Call: Video of Snowboarder Getting Caught in In-bounds Avalanche at Sugar Bowl

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Inspired

Montana is For Lovers–of Steep, Untracked Snow

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

1 Minute of Mt. Baker: This Washington Resort is Having an Epic Year

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Teacher of Students Killed in Avalanche in France Charged with Manslaughter

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Something You Never Thought You’d See On a Ski Slope? A Formula One Car

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

These Snowboarders Put a Waterpark to Use In the Best Possible Way

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Throwback Thursday: Julian Carr’s 210-foot Inverted Aerial on Skis

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Freeskiing Icon Tanner Hall Sits Down With High Times Magazine

The Inertia Mountain
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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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