Blog: View From The Ridge

The mountains aren’t just where we test our gear at Ridge Merino—they’re part of who we are. We depend on cold winters, deep snow and healthy ecosystems to do what we love, and we know...

In this chaotic year where everything feels faster, louder and more expensive, choosing to shop small can make the holiday season more meaningful. As more and more brands become part of giant corporations, we’re proud...

It’s estimated that over 98% of Americans have PFAS (also called forever chemicals) in their blood. Clothing and textiles are partly to blame—and Breast Cancer Prevention Partners has led the charge to change this. At...

As the temperatures drop and the mountains pull us back outside, Ridge Merino’s Fall/Winter 2025 Collection arrives with thoughtful updates, expanded favorites and new innovations that make winter layering easier (and warmer) than ever. This...

Meet our latest fall and winter colorway: Treetop Dye. This rich and unique greenish blue garment dye is limited edition, and each piece is one-of-a-kind. To create these garment dye pieces, natural-colored Merino wool fabric...

Eastern Sierra-based Ridge Merino today unveiled the Cloudripper Merino Grid Fleece Mid Layer Collection, its most advanced Merino wool mid layer yet. Named after one of the highest peaks in Ridge's backyard, the Cloudripper Collection...

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...