Jeff Russell skiing in Norway's Lyngen Alps

Ridge Report: Ski and Sail Norway's Lyngen Alps (+ Packing List)

Post written by Ridge CEO Jeff RussellPhoto of Jeff skiing in Norway by guide Ian Havlick This winter I was invited on a ski and sail trip in Norway's Arctic Circle. I hadn’t heard about...
What to Pack for Your Next Ski Trip: A Comprehensive Checklist

What to Pack for Your Next Ski Trip: A Comprehensive Checklist

Whether you’re going on your first ski trip or it’s been a while since you’ve been on one, packing for a ski trip can feel overwhelming. Follow this packing checklist to be prepared for anything...
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,...
Layer Like a Pro: Tim Humphreys' Winter Snowboarding Kit

Layer Like a Pro: Tim Humphreys' Winter Snowboarding Kit

Tahoe-based snowboarder Tim Humphreys says he has the same plan every winter: try to ride all the snow. Tim loves to explore and find new lines, but like most prolific skiers, the snow dictates his...
Layer Like a Pro: Bernie Rosow’s Winter Kit

Layer Like a Pro: Bernie Rosow’s Winter Kit

Mammoth Lakes-based skier and snowmobiler Bernie Rosow squeezes more skiing into each winter than many of us can imagine. He works as a snowcat operator at night for Mammoth Mountain so he can spend his days...
Charge Like A Pro: McKenna Peterson's Winter Kit

Charge Like A Pro: McKenna Peterson's Winter Kit

From their skis to their shells, in the pursuit of precision and performance, winter athletes leverage state-of-the-art gear designed to withstand the harshest conditions. Yet, amid this ever-evolving landscape of innovation, one thing remains true: their...
backcountry skiing safety tips

Six Backcountry Skiing Safety Tips Before You Go

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...