Blog: View From The Ridge

Nick Cahill first picked up a camera to document a racecar he was building in his parents' garage. A couple decades later, he's still shooting, but these days he's more focused on "taking cameras where...

Many people know Ridge’s home base of Mammoth Lakes, California for skiing in the winter and hiking and backpacking in the summer—including the nearby John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. But locals and some...

If you're thru-hiking a Triple Crown trail or bikepacking a major trail in the U.S. in 2026, we'd love to hear from you. Big Agnes and Ridge Merino are teaming up to sponsor three thru-hikers...

On hot summer days, we reach for our coolest, lightest and most breathable clothes to stay as comfortable as we can. But what about what’s underneath your clothes? If you’re wearing light clothes over underwear,...

We all love being in the sun, but no one wants to deal with sunburn after. People have long been familiar with sunscreen and SPF numbers, but UPF and sun protective clothing are still gaining...

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.

There’s nothing quite as good as a perfect zero day when thru-hiking a long trail. Giving your tired feet a break, sleeping indoors, washing the clothes you’ve been living in, eating a meal someone else...

Above: a black Solstice Sun Hoodie keeps you protected from the sun and doubles as a casual pullover to wear around town. Pair it with our stretchy Hilltop Shorts. Whether you’re on an international vacation,...

Claire in Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite in a Solstice Pro Sun Hoodie and Aspect High Rise Base Layer Bottoms Every summer, we work with a few Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hikers as Ridge ambassadors. Meet...