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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

Health

Feed Me: Roast Tomato Soup with Chorizo and Lentils

Alexa Hohenberg
Community
Mountain

The Rocky Mountain Moto Tour: Of Splitboards and Bikes

Mark Carter
Community
Mountain

Dude Rides Bike Across Slackline. Yep, You Read That Right.

Michael Woodsmall
Community
Mountain

Keeping Calm & Carrying On In the United Kingdom

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Ride Bali: Above the Surf, There’s PRIME Dirt

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Down to Nothing: The Rampant Risk and Rare Reward of the Unknown

Michael Woodsmall
Community
Mountain

The Best Way to Spend a Work Break?

Marc Welschinger
Community
Mountain

45 Easy Ways to Save Money for Travel

Alexa Hohenberg
Community
Environment

A Five-Story Antarctic Waterfall is Spewing Blood Red Alien Microbes

Dashel Pierson
Community
Mountain

Man Films Fiery Escape from California Wildfire

Michael Woodsmall
Community
Mountain

Watch a Climber from Colorado Win $1,000,000 in American Ninja Warrior’s Final

Michael Woodsmall
Community
Mountain

Marcus Kleveland Casually Stomps First BS 1440 Off A KNUCKLE

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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