Five Backpacking Essentials

Five Backpacking Essentials

Backpacking is a sweaty activity, especially on a hot summer day. In the evening, when it's time to slow down and set up camp, sweaty clothes can chill you to the bone. This makes for an uncomfortable, and...
Pro Tips from a PCT Thru-Hiker

Pro Tips from a PCT Thru-Hiker

Every year, 4600 permits are issued to Northbound PCT hikers which starts in San Diego along the Mexican border, and ends in British Columbia, Canada. This year Ridge has welcomed many PCTers as they make their way through Mammoth Lakes to...
Ridge Report: Spring Skiing Adventure to Mt. Ritter

Ridge Report: Spring Skiing Adventure to Mt. Ritter

Being drawn to the big mountains that surround us, Ridge Merino's own Paz Mendelevitch and his buddy Danny Sandoval embarked on a multi-day splitboard adventure into the Ritter Range with the goal of summiting and snowboarding down Mt Ritter. ...
Mother's Day Gifts for the Outdoorsy Mom

Mother's Day Gifts for the Outdoorsy Mom

Mother's Day is May 13. Wondering what to get the outdoorsy mom who has everything?  'Tis the season to stock up on all-purpose layers, like the Ridge Merino Natural Hoodie. Described by Outside Magazine as perhaps...
Behold: Our New Boxer Brief, Strengthened with (m)Force™ Technology

Behold: Our New Boxer Brief, Strengthened with (m)Force™ Technology

The best just got better. We're proud to introduce the all-new Ridge Boxer Brief, which includes enhanced performance features to improve durability and fit. Like our original Ridge Boxer, we used super-soft Merino wool next to skin for...
Outside Magazine Names Ridge Best Performance Underwear for Multi-day Off-the-Grid Trips

Outside Magazine Names Ridge Best Performance Underwear for Multi-day Off-the-Grid Trips

Photo Credit: Sarah Jackson It was something we've always wondered, but never actually tested. How long could you wear your Ridge Merino underwear before it needed a wash?       In a thorough, yet somewhat unsanitary experiment,...