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Time Outside Is Time Well Spent

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,...
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Road Trip! Visit The U.S. National Parks

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...
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Tips to Elevate Your Camping Experience

  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...
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Keeping Pace With the Outdoor Mom

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...
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Ridge Athlete McKenna Peterson Shares Sister Summit Stoke

  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,...
Leaving San Francisco, the crew begins their 2,400 mile journey to Hawaii

All-Women's Rowing Team Sets World Record, takes Ridge out to sea

Leaving San Francisco. The crew begins their 2,400 mile journey to Hawaii. 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...
Dikshya making her up the last few thousand feet to the summit of Thorong La Pass

A Nepal Adventure: 170 miles and Three Pairs of Boxer Briefs

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...
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Ridge Report: Spring Skiing Adventure to Mt. Ritter

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. ...
Jessica getting ready for a backpacking trip outside of their big blue bus

Livin' The Bus Life

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,...