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. ...

It was early February in the Eastern Sierra, and we had just received our first sizable snowfall of the year. Avalanche danger remained high due to multiple feet of new snow sitting on-top of a...

Editor’s Note: Ridge Merino emphasizes that there are many inherent risks in going into the backcountry. Anyone who goes out should have the proper knowledge, equipment, a good partner and a plan that can be...

  It’s the time of year when the days are still short but New Year’s resolutions and goals abound. With fitness and health front-of-mind, it’s a fitting time to see the findings from the annual...

It's #GivingTuesday and we're donating 100% of all sales today to the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (ESAC). A nonprofit based in Mammoth Lakes, ESAC is a 100% community-funded private avalanche center that provides quality avalanche and snowpack information to...

Pictured: Our new Women's Hot Creek Blue Crew and Atmospheric River Bottoms.  We draw a lot of inspiration from our home base of Mammoth Lakes. Located in the Eastern Sierra mountains of California, Mammoth is home to amazing...

Photo: Jakob Schiller, Outside Magazine Ridge Merino was included in Outside Magazine's recent article of recommended essentials for the ultimate uphill skiing setup. The editor mentions that in addition to uphill skiing - also known as cross-country or mountaineer...

At 25, Elise Sterck has accomplished more than most people her age. After recently graduating from the University of Wyoming with two degrees - one in Geographic Information Systems and one in Environment and Natural Resources -...