Life on the Ridge: Five Questions for Lindsey Jackson

Life on the Ridge: Five Questions for Lindsey Jackson

Longtime Mammoth Lakes local Lindsey Jackson gets after it. We're always inspired by her adventures and love hearing how our gear works for her while she's out peak bagging, multi-pitch climbing, ridge scrambling and splitboarding.
Find Ridge at Mile 906 of the Pacific Crest Trail

Find Ridge at Mile 906 of the Pacific Crest Trail

Nestled in tall pines right off Main Street in Mammoth Lakes is an A-frame cabin home to Ridge Merino’s showroom: the Ridge Collective. The Ridge Collective is a full-service retail storefront where you can check...
a man smiles kicking up snow while wearing blue Ridge Merino layers and a blue backpack

Mountain Speak: Local Lingo in Mammoth and Beyond

Located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Lakes attracts visitors from all over the world. When it comes to the winter language of the mountains, each ski town has its own special blend of phrases and terms....
Dad Bond: Plan a Father's Day to Remember in the Eastern Sierra

Dad Bond: Plan a Father's Day to Remember in the Eastern Sierra

Father’s Day is a great time to surprise dad with some unique outdoor experiences, some of which may be beyond his normal comfort zone. The Eastern Sierra offers several out-of-the-box opportunities for adventure. Here are just a...
Spring has (finally!) sprung

Spring has (finally!) sprung

It's finally spring in Mammoth, and the town's record-breaking snowfall is beginning to thaw after a brutal winter which tested even the heartiest local's resolve.  Spring-inspired murals brighten spirits around the still-snow covered town. Severe storms brought more than 700 inches...
Mammoth Breaks Record for Snowiest Season Ever

Mammoth Breaks Record for Snowiest Season Ever

The Eastern Sierra has been hammered this season with storm after storm. To date, the town of Mammoth Lakes has received more than 695 inches of snow (more than 57 ft / 17 m) -...
Life On The Ridge: The Avalanche Forecaster

Life On The Ridge: The Avalanche Forecaster

ESAC Center Director and Lead Forecaster Steve Mace tests the snow for weak layers.  Did you know? Avalanche risk is at its greatest 24 hours following a snowfall of 12 inches or more. Mace hits...
Life In The Snow Globe: Atmospheric Rivers Blast Eastern Sierra

Life In The Snow Globe: Atmospheric Rivers Blast Eastern Sierra

Ridge Merino's HQ is in the epicenter of where wild weather patterns converge to create the winter wonderland we call home.  Currently we're in the middle of an atmospheric river, a weather event that's been dumping multiple feet...
Ridge Report: Spring Skiing Adventure to Mt. Ritter

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. ...