a man putting on an overshirt in the desert while in a rooftop tent

Tips to Elevate Your Camping Experience

  Camping is an amazing experience that allows you to unplug, connect with nature and escape from the stress of daily life. Even if you're miles from civilization, it doesn't mean you need to skimp...
a mom on a backpacking trip with her two kids

Keeping Pace With the Outdoor Mom

If you have an active mom in your life, chances are she's outside a lot. There's nothing better than heading out with her to create lasting memories.   Whatever her fitness level, be sure to meet mom where...
PCT hiker Laila poses with all of her hiking gear around her

Pack Like A Pro: Pacific Crest Trail

Introducing Ridge Merino's 2023 PCT Ambassador, Laila Cohen.   Laila is currently hiking the 2,650 miles from San Diego along the Mexican border all the way up to British Columbia, Canada.  Mile 0 with a smile! The...
four friends hiking together in the desert

Spring/Summer 2023 Is Here

Say hello to warm weather with the new Ridge Spring/Summer 2023 collection New line features clothing that offers UPF protection, wicks sweat and beats B.O. with lightweight Merino and natural fibers  Choose from a full restock of...
a man shows off his Ridge t-shirt under his Ridge base layer on a snowy road

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...
ski lifts buried at Mammoth Mountain in a big winter

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) -...
an Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center forecaster digging a snow pit

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...
a skier praising the snowfall

Ridge Athlete McKenna Peterson Shares Sister Summit Stoke

  Sister Summit is an all-new backcountry skiing competition that brings together top female skiers and snowboarders to redefine the standards of the sport. The inaugural Sister Summit took place at Mustang Powder Cats Lodge in British Columbia last month and included an epic week of skiing,...
the Ridge Merino a-frame building covered in snow

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...