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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

This Is the Best Custom Interior I’ve Ever Seen In a Pop-Up Camper

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Mountain

Oregon’s Timberline Lodge Is FINALLY Approaching Its Closing Day for Skiing and Snowboarding

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

A Vermont Ski Resort Gives Season Passes to Locals Who Cut the Grass

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

TGR Releases Trailer for 29th Annual Film, ‘BEYOND THE FANTASY’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Atomic Employee Allegedly Stole 1,900 Pairs of Skis

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Embracing Failure on the Pacific Crest Trail: Sandyann Ducarme’s Journey

Sam Morse
Staff
Mountain

20-Year-Old Hiker Falls to Her Death at Half Dome in Yosemite

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

A Hiker Was Lost in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 10 Days; I Retraced His Steps to Find Out Why

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Mountain

Utah Skiers’ Year-Over-Year Visitation Down 5% from 2023, Still Up Significantly Over 2022

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

4 Action Sports Start-Ups To Watch (Or Invest In)

Ben Mondy
Community
Mountain

iPhones as a Backcountry Tool? Latest iOS Messaging Update Improves Apple’s Position

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Health

Why Hiking Is Way More Dangerous Than Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
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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