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...
Merino Wool Underwear?

Merino Wool Underwear?

The words "underwear" and "wool" in the same sentence may (understandably) elicit a negative reaction. Traditional wool conjures images of itchy fibers, overheating, sweaty-ness and basically general discomfort. We get it. Traditional wool has a time and...
Rad Dad Edit: This Year's Best Father's Day Gifts

Rad Dad Edit: This Year's Best Father's Day Gifts

Adventure seeker. Expert car packer. Bear hugger. Teller of groan-worthy jokes. Today's dad does it all.  From his morning run, to school drop off, to meetings at the office; he's got more to think about than what...
How Ridge Socks Helped One Snowboarder With Raynaud's Disease

How Ridge Socks Helped One Snowboarder With Raynaud's Disease

Eastern Sierra local Sophie Bidet lives with Raynaud's disease, a condition which causes some areas of the body — such as the fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures.   Sophie is a...
Update on Fall Shipment and Limited Product Selection

Update on Fall Shipment and Limited Product Selection

If you haven’t noticed, our product selection is a little light these days. The truth is there are some major challenges we’re dealing with behind the scenes. Things are taking a bit longer than usual,...
Grab the Kids and Get Outside - Adventures In Mammoth Lakes

Grab the Kids and Get Outside - Adventures In Mammoth Lakes

  The Kids Aspect Shirt and Bottom are the perfect Merino wool base layers underneath snow bibs. Spring in the mountains is a gorgeous time of year. In addition to great ski conditions in the Eastern Sierra,...
New Year’s Resolution: Get Outside More

New Year’s Resolution: Get Outside More

  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...
Snowboarder in Your Life

Gifts That Give Back: A Holiday Gift Guide for the Skier/Snowboarder in Your Life

Most skiers and snowboarders have one Christmas wish: fresh powder (and lots of it). While you can’t control the weather, you can help them get ready for the day it arrives. And we promise they’ll...