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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

A Ski Park Webcam Recorded a Deadly Boeing 737 Crash

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Hiker Missing For 50 Days in Northern British Columbia Wilderness Found Alive

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Atmospheric River Event Could Dump Up to 3 Feet of Snow on the Southern Sierra

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Check Out This 6×6 Acela Expedition Camper

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Mountain

Rafter’s Leg Amputated After Being Trapped in Tasmanian River for 20 Hours

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Aspen Snowmass Will Open Early; Colorado Off to Big Start This Winter Season

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Whistler Blackcomb Went From Zero to Epic Overnight and I Was There to Score!

Steve Andrews
Featured
Mountain

Shaun White’s Snow League Signs Broadcast Deal With NBC

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

Pro Skier Alex Hackel Discusses the UK’s Underground Freesking Scene

Ella Boyd
Featured
Mountain

NASA Images Show a Bare Mt. Fuji, Once Again Without Snow

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

It’s Dumping at Resorts Across the West; Sierra Could Get Feet of Snow This Week

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Skier Lindsey Vonn Announces Her Return to the U.S. Ski Team

Alexander Haro
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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