Blog: View From The Ridge

Eastern Sierra local Sophie Bidet lives with Raynaud's disease, a condition which causes some areas of the body — such as the fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures.   Sophie...

Pictured: The Ridge Merino Frankie Tank and Women's Boy Short  Can't sleep? Look to the sheep.  Sleep in Merino wool to wake up less often Did you know that merino wool can lead to a better night's...

Since Merino wool is naturally odor-resistant, it can be worn again and again before it needs to be washed. If you hang Merino wool clothes in a well-ventilated place after each use, you’ll get even...

Did you know? Wool is a completely natural, biodegradable, renewable fiber and the basis for almost every product we create here at Ridge.  Merino wool is natural. Wool is 100% natural grown year-round by sheep,...

Heading to the tropics? Don't forget your Merino.  While it sounds counterintuitive to bring wool to a sweltering-hot climate destination, we were surprised how well Merino performed. Take our recent trip to Costa Rica, for example, where the low...

Photo credit: Sarah Lee Whether you're planning a multi-day backcountry trip or jetting off to a far-flung foreign land, there's one thing every savvy traveler knows: the right clothing can make or break a trip....

Living in a mountain town, adventure beckons everyday. We have to be able to respond to any number of urgent situations as they arise: the first chair opening on a pow day, snowball fetch with...

Photo: Jeff Russell, Ridge Merino A new study, published in the British Journal of Dermatology concluded that superfine merino wool may actually reduce eczema symptoms in children.   The clinical trial involved 39 children aged from four weeks to...

We recently stumbled on a 2010 article from Backpacker.com which explains the benefits of Merino wool better than we ever could. There are so many amazing, inherent qualities, the author was able to write a full 2-page...