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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

Some Western Ski Resorts Expected to Get 2-3 Feet of Snow This Week

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Teen Takes Brutal Fall From Chairlift at Mammoth Mountain

Joe Carberry
Staff
Features

Somebody Get Snowboarder Brin Alexander an Invite to the Natural Selection Tour

Mikey Nixon
Community
Environment

A Conversation With Alex Honnold About His Stunning New Series, ‘Arctic Ascent’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Heavenly Executive Takes Responsibility for Visitor Getting Stranded on a Gondola Overnight

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Footage Shows Skier Caught in Massive Avalanche in Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

A Woman Was Left Stranded Overnight on a Tahoe Gondola

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

2 Separate Atmospheric Rivers Set to Pound California’s Sierra With Snow

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

How to Spend $20,000 to Rebuild a Toyota Sunrader 4×4 With the Ultimate Camper

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Features

Snowboarder Randal Seaton and a Mt. Bachelor Shred Edit During a Record Storm Cycle

JP Schlick
Community
Mountain

Candide Thovex and a Single Line With an Enormous Double Back Flip

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

3 Thieves Stole Snowboards Off a Resort Rack; They Were Hit With Grand Theft and Criminal Conspiracy Charges

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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