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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

A Surf, Skate, Snow Oregon Road Trip in Two Minutes

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Michelle Parker’s ‘Nexus’: First Ski Film Entirely Directed and Produced by Women

Andrew McLemore
Staff
Environment

Here’s What a Rare ‘Triple-Dip’ La Niña Could Mean for Your Ski Season

Sam Anderson
Staff
Mountain

You Could Literally Get Away With Murder in This Wilderness Area

Sam Anderson
Staff
Environment

Patagonia’s ‘The Scale of Hope’ Tackles Climate, Climbing, and Systemic Change

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Catholic Church Joins Fight Against Gondolas In Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon

Andrew McLemore
Staff
Mountain

Yvon Chouinard Has Given Away Patagonia to Fight Climate Change

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Judd Henkes and a Few Reeling Mexican Barrels

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Snowboard From 1985 James Bond Film ‘A View to a Kill’ on Display in Colorado Museum

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

What’s New for 2022-2023 at Ikon Pass Resorts?

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Mountain

Vail Resorts to Limit Ticket Sales Every Day of 2022-2023 Season

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

The Snow Conditions in South America Look Epic Right Now

The Inertia Mountain
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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