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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

Mt. Fuji Still Waiting on First Snowfall of the Season, Sets New Record For Latest in 130 Years

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

A South Lake Tahoe Hotel Is Offering Unlimited Ski Season Stays for $5,000

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Natural Selection Tour Announces Surf, Ski, and Mountain Bike Events for 2025

Mikey Nixon
Community
Mountain

A Hiker Got Trapped Upside Down Between Boulders for 7 Hours Trying to Get Her Phone

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Early Snow In Colorado Brings First Recorded Skier-Caused Avalanche of the Season

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

We Asked the Head of the National Ski Areas Association About the Industry’s Most Important Issues

Ella Boyd
Featured
Mountain

‘FOR FRIENDS’ Tells the Story of Not Settling for a Season on the Sidelines

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

An Atmospheric River Could Dump Significant Amounts of Snow on Pacific Northwest Mountains

Steve Andrews
Featured
Mountain

Former Olympic Snowboarder Wanted For Running Cocaine Trafficking Ring

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

Ruffwear Winter Gear Will Keep Your Dog Ready for Adventure This Season

Sam Morse
Staff
Mountain

See How Gimbal God Makes Magic as He Puts a New Camera Through Its Paces

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Duo Stranded for 3 Days Climbing Chaukhamba III

Juan Hernandez
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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