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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

Environment

New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm Won’t Kill Whales, Says NOAA

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

NOAA Says El Nino’s End Is In Sight But Plenty of Snow and Surf Still Predicted

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

This Old Military Ambulance Was Turned Into a Luxurious 4×4 Motel on Wheels

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Features

Should You be Able to Win Big Mountain Snowboard or Ski Events If You Fall?

Mikey Nixon
Community
Mountain

Ready to Shred? Buy an IKON Pass Before December 14 – Your Wallet Will Thank You

Sam Morse
Staff
Mountain

Hiker Rescued After Being Trapped Under Boulder for 7 Hours

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Mountain

KORUA Shapes’ New Film, ‘Neon Noir,’ Is an Ode to Deep Powder and the Art of the Carve

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

We Asked AI How to Be a Rad Skier; Here’s What it Said

Sam Morse
Staff
Mountain

Western U.S. to Get 2-4 Feet of Snow in ‘Game-Changing’ Storm for Ski Resorts

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Snowboarding and Its Power to Make Time Meaningless

Korey Dausz
Community
Mountain

Several U.S. Resorts Delay Opening Day With Early Season Lack of Snow

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Gear

The Nidecker Supermatic Snowboard Bindings Are Changing the Step-in Game

Joe Carberry
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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