Blog: View From The Ridge

Spending time outdoors can have many positive effects on both physical and mental health. Here are some of the most common benefits of being outside:   1. Improved physical health Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking,...

  The U.S. national parks are each special in their own right. (Just ask the 93-year old grandmother and her grandson who just completed visits to all 63 U.S. national parks!)    While there may never be enough...

Camping is an amazing experience that allows you to unplug, connect with nature and escape from the stress of daily life. Even if you're miles from civilization, it doesn't mean you need to skimp on comfort. Camping...

If you have an active mom in your life, chances are she's outside a lot. There's nothing better than heading out with her to create lasting memories.   Whatever her fitness level, be sure to meet mom where...

Sister Summit is an all-new backcountry skiing competition that brings together top female skiers and snowboarders to redefine the standards of the sport. The inaugural Sister Summit took place at Mustang Powder Cats Lodge in British Columbia last month and included an epic week of skiing, workshops...

A little over a year ago, Sophia Denison-Johnston decided to say “yes” to an opportunity to launch into the unknown. With no experience on the open ocean and no idea how she would form a...

During the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ridge Merino Ambassadors and Colorado locals Dikshya Ban and Jonny Morsicato were planning a trip to Dikshya’s family home in Kathmandu, Nepal. Before they booked their flights, the wave...

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. ...

Meet Nick and Jessica, owners of a larger than life tiny home rig @BlueBusAdventure. A school bus in it’s past life, this tiny house on wheels has taken them to the furthest tip of Baja,...