Layer Like a Pro: Molly Armanino’s Winter Kit

Layer Like a Pro: Molly Armanino’s Winter Kit

Professional skier Molly Armanino spends as many days as she can skiing every winter. Whether she’s participating in ski competitions, working on her first film project or exploring backcountry lines in a new mountain range,...
Cashmere vs. Merino Wool: The Battle of Luxurious Fabrics

Cashmere vs. Merino Wool: The Battle of Luxurious Fabrics

When it comes to natural fibers, cashmere and Merino wool are two great options if you’re looking for a luxury feel. Both have long been coveted for their softness and warmth, yet they each have...
Life on the Ridge: Jenica Law

Life on the Ridge: Jenica Law

Jenica Law (pictured wearing a Pursuit Hoodie) is a Mammoth Lakes-based multi-sport athlete who divides her free time between climbing, running, biking and skiing. Despite dealing with some injuries over the years, Jenica still manages...
The Incredible Versatility of Merino Wool

The Incredible Versatility of Merino Wool

Today’s Merino wool isn’t your grandma’s wool. Merino wool clothing now goes far beyond just winter wear to keep you comfortable year-round. We hear from customers all the time that purchased Merino wool gear for...
An Ode to Cold Weather Running

An Ode to Cold Weather Running

In Ridge Merino’s home base of Mammoth Lakes, CA, winter weather prevails much of the year. The first snow usually falls in September or October, and often we get a May snowstorm too. Mammoth is...
Life on the Ridge: Wildland Firefighter Allegra Torres

Life on the Ridge: Wildland Firefighter Allegra Torres

Allegra Torres spent many years thru-hiking and working on trail crews before her first full season on a wildland fire crew. This summer she’s been wearing Ridge gear while fighting fires. We caught up with...
Ridge Athlete Wins Outside Mag's Ultimate Mountain Athlete Competition

Ridge Athlete Wins Outside Mag's Ultimate Mountain Athlete Competition

Outside Magazine's Ultimate Mountain Athlete competition went off this past spring and we are stoked to announce that Ridge athlete and all around awesome human Molly Armanino won 1st place! Go, Molly, go!  The Ultimate Mountain Athlete...
On the Trail with PCT Thru-Hiker Mary Jo

On the Trail with PCT Thru-Hiker Mary Jo

Every summer, we work with a handful of Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hikers as Ridge ambassadors. Meet one of this year's ambassadors: Mary Jo Minerich. Mary Jo is in the midst of her thru-hike journey from...
Merino wool sheep graze in a sunny field in New Zealand

Alpaca vs. Merino Wool: What's the Difference and Which Is the Better Choice?

Natural fibers are becoming increasingly popular, and Merino wool and alpaca wool are leading the charge. At Ridge Merino, we’re all about Merino wool, but we celebrate the rise of other natural fibers like alpaca...