Blog: View From The Ridge

Post by Lara Kaylor The best tips for camping near Mammoth Lakes or any wild, outdoor area can generally be broken down into the easy-to-remember "three F’s." The three F’s are universal whether you're new...

  Summer is at our doorstep, and the excitement of longer days is making it impossible to think about anything other than golden sunsets and the smell of pine trees in the morning. Whether you’re headed...

Eliminate the ever-present red Solo cup at this year's holiday party by stocking up on reusable drinkware instead. In partnership with Klean Kanteen, another 1% for the Planet company, Ridge stainless steel cups are the answer to eliminating...

“Is sunscreen the new margarine?” asked Outside Magazine in January. Then National Geographic asked, “What sunscreens are best for you -- and the planet?” If you’ve taken a tropical vacation recently, you might have been...

The joy of backpacking is the simplicity of it -- everything you need is on your back. The downside? Everything you need is on your back. Packing well and packing light will not only keep...

It’s hard to miss the movement sweeping the country right now aiming to get more people outside. With depression and anxiety on the rise, healthcare providers are looking for new solutions. What they’re coming up...

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...

By: Josh Wray (@josh_wray) All Images by Andy Cochrane @Andrewfitts It’s winter, it’s dumping and I couldn’t be happier. The past couple of years I’ve dove deeper into the world of backcountry splitboarding. Setting a...

Kelly Halpin is a Wyoming native who grew up exploring the mountains and forests around Grand Teton National Park. Today she’s a professional endurance athlete with a long list of accomplishments from mountain running to...