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. ...
Ridge Report: Ski Tour To A Hot Spring

Ridge Report: Ski Tour To A Hot Spring

It was early February in the Eastern Sierra, and we had just received our first sizable snowfall of the year. Avalanche danger remained high due to multiple feet of new snow sitting on-top of a...
backcountry skiing safety tips

Six Backcountry Skiing Safety Tips Before You Go

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...
Seven Things To Pack For Your Next Backcountry Yurt Trip

Seven Things To Pack For Your Next Backcountry Yurt Trip

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...
Layer Like a Pro To Stay Warm and Dry This Winter

Layer Like a Pro To Stay Warm and Dry This Winter

Winter weather is notorious for how quickly and drastically it can change. A sunny morning may turn into a stormy mess within a matter of minutes. The quick changes in weather coupled with the cold can quickly...
Ridge Heist Featured In Outside Magazine's Do-It-All-Ski-Kit For Women

Ridge Heist Featured In Outside Magazine's Do-It-All-Ski-Kit For Women

Did you see? Ridge was featured in Outside Magazine again, this time as part of the Do-It-All-Ski-Kit For Women.   Our best-selling Women's Heist Merino Wool Hoodie made the line-up as the preferred midlayer option, alongside...
What's In a Name? Atmospheric River, Hot Creek Blue, Hemlock Ridge

What's In a Name? Atmospheric River, Hot Creek Blue, Hemlock Ridge

Pictured: Our new Women's Hot Creek Blue Crew and Atmospheric River Bottoms.  We draw a lot of inspiration from our home base of Mammoth Lakes. Located in the Eastern Sierra mountains of California, Mammoth is home to amazing...
Ridge Merino Featured in Outside Magazine's Ultimate Uphill Skiing Setup

Ridge Merino Featured in Outside Magazine's Ultimate Uphill Skiing Setup

Photo: Jakob Schiller, Outside Magazine Ridge Merino was included in Outside Magazine's recent article of recommended essentials for the ultimate uphill skiing setup. The editor mentions that in addition to uphill skiing - also known as cross-country or mountaineer...
Looking For Great Gifts This Holiday Season? You've Come to the Right Place

Looking For Great Gifts This Holiday Season? You've Come to the Right Place

It happens every year. You swear you're going to finish all of your holiday shopping early and before you know it, it's Thanksgiving. Then Dec. 1st. Then mid-December. Panic sets in.  Here's the great news:...