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Opinion

Features

Kolohe Andino Is the First Californian to Hold Championship Tour Points Lead in 23 Years

Joe Carberry
Staff
Environment

Why the Dangers Facing Our Oceans Go Far Beyond Keeping Them Clean

Chris Morrill
Community
Environment

Protect Lahaina’s Coast: Tell Maui County to Stop Pumping Treated Sewage Into the Pacific

Molly Bruce
Community
Opinion

The Dramatic Changes at Iconic Malibu Surfrider Explained

Erin Edwards
Community
Opinion

Am I an Asshole (and Legally Liable) For Surfing Leashless?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Competitive Snowboarding Is Broken; Here Are 4 Ways I Think We Can Fix It

David Blackwell
Community
Opinion

In Honor of International Women’s Day I Ask This: ‘Is Equal Pay Paving the Way to Gender Balance in Boardsports?’

Dylan Fleming
Community
Mountain

Why We Won’t See a Rise in Free Solo Climbing Deaths After Alex Honnold’s Story Won an Oscar

Will Taylor
Community
Opinion

Opinion: Climate Change Is a Greater National Emergency Than Building a Border Wall

William Rinehart
Community
Opinion

Competitive Surfing Peaked In the 2000s (and It’s Never Coming Back)

Cyrus Saatsaz
Community
Opinion

Opinion: We Need to Rethink Our Infatuation With ‘Novelty’ Surf Crafts

Sunde White
Community
Opinion

Introducing…Localism 2.0!

Kyle Thiermann
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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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