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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

Wim Hof: The Man, The Myth, The Ice-Plunging Legend

Bryan Benattou
Community
Gear

What Does the “Revolutionary” Gnarbox Mean for Action Sports?

Michael Woodsmall
Community
Arts

A Frenzied Frendly: Airstream Adventures & Timber Ridge

John Robison IV
Community
Mountain

A Ride Through Ancient Ainsa Brings Spanish Romanticism to Life

Michael Woodsmall
Community
Mountain

Mountain Biking The Weird, Alien World of Green River, Utah

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Pack your Bags, Everyone… We’re Going to Pluto!

Bryan Benattou
Community
Mountain

9 Life Lessons from Rock Climbing

Michael Woodsmall
Community
Mountain

The 2,660-Mile Pacific Crest Trail in 3 Minutes

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Absolute Carnage at MTB Downhill Glacier Race: Megavalanche Mayhem

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Health

The Truth About Creatine: Forget What You’ve Heard

JP Schlick
Community
Mountain

World’s Highest Everything: The Biggest and Most Dangerous World Records Ever

Bryan Benattou
Community
Mountain

48 Glimpses Into MTB Insanity: Requiem for Agassiz

Michael Woodsmall
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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