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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

Features

Big Drops and Big Rocks: Comparing Mountaineering to Big Wave Surfing

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Mountain

Skier Fabian Bösch Turned This Swiss Park Run Into an Actual Circus

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

The Hilaree Nelson Fund Grant Winners: 7 Non-Profits You Should Know

Ella Boyd
Featured
Mountain

Two Rescued Backpackers Offer a Glimpse of What NOT to Do When Hiking Mt. Whitney

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

After an Avalanche Took His Leg, Lifelong Skier Marian Veith Returns to the Mountains

Ella Boyd
Featured
Mountain

Western U.S. Ski Resorts Are Getting Pummeled With Snow (With More on the Way)

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

‘Falling Into Place’ Documents Kai Jones’ Remarkable Return from a Life-Threatening Accident

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Mt. Rose Will Be the First Tahoe Resort to Open for the 2024-2025 Ski Season

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

7 Months After Ending ‘The FIFTY,’ Cody Townsend Is Right Back At It

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

An Iconic Whitewater Kayaking Run in the Southeast Was Completely Rearranged by Hurricane Helene

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Candide Thovex and Audi: Behind the Scenes of the Iconic Campaign

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Pro Skier Tami Razinger Tells the Story of Her Argentinian Roots in ‘MEZCLADA’

Ella Boyd
Featured
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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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