a woman jumping in the Bay Area wearing Crowley Compression Tights and Ridge Merino's Seamless Send-It Sports Bra

Let's Go! The Send-It Sports Bra Is Your New Workout Essential

  After years of design, development and testing - it's finally here: the Ridge Merino Send-It Seamless Sports Bra. Outside Magazine calls it, "... one of the most comfortable sports bras we've ever encountered," in their 2023 Buyer's...
a man checks his watch on a forest run

Ridge Featured in Outside Magazine's 2023 Winter Buyer's Guide

This just in! We are beyond stoked to have not one, not two, but THREE Ridge Merino wool products featured in Outside Magazine's 2023 Winter Buyer's Guide. 1. The Best Women’s Workout Gear of 2023: the ALL...
a herd of Merino wool sheep

Is Merino Wool Worth the Cost?

  By now you've done a bit of research and know a thing or two about Merino wool. But you may still be wondering, is Merino wool worth the higher cost?   First of all - what exactly is...
Leaving San Francisco, the crew begins their 2,400 mile journey to Hawaii

All-Women's Rowing Team Sets World Record, takes Ridge out to sea

Leaving San Francisco. The crew begins their 2,400 mile journey to Hawaii. A little over a year ago, Sophia Denison-Johnston decided to say “yes” to an opportunity to launch into the unknown. With no experience on...
Mac from Halfway Anywhere inflating his sleeping pad wearing a Solstice Sun Hoodie

Five Backpacking Essentials

Backpacking is a sweaty activity, especially on a hot summer day. In the evening, when it's time to slow down and set up camp, sweaty clothes can chill you to the bone. This makes for...
PCT hiker Emily at the start of the PCT

Pro Tips from a PCT Thru-Hiker

  Day 1: Let's go! Emily stands at the Southern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) ready to take on the 2,650 mile journey to Canada. --- Every year, 4600 permits are issued to Northbound PCT...
a couple hanging out by a mountain stream in their underwear

Merino Wool Underwear?

The words "underwear" and "wool" in the same sentence may (understandably) elicit a negative reaction. Traditional wool conjures images of itchy fibers, overheating, sweaty-ness and basically general discomfort. We get it. Traditional wool has a time and...
Dikshya making her up the last few thousand feet to the summit of Thorong La Pass

A Nepal Adventure: 170 Miles and Three Pairs of Boxer Briefs

During the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ridge Merino ambassadors and Colorado locals Dikshya Ban and Jonny Morsicato were planning a trip to Dikshya’s family home in Kathmandu, Nepal. Before they booked their flights, the...
a man mountain biking in the Eastern Sierra wearing a green Solstice Sun Hoodie

Rad Dad Edit: This Year's Best Father's Day Gifts

Adventure seeker. Expert car packer. Bear hugger. Teller of groan-worthy jokes. Today's dad does it all.  From his morning run, to school drop off, to meetings at the office; he's got more to think about than what...