Mammoth Lakes: Home of Ridge Merino

Mammoth Lakes: Home of Ridge Merino

We started Ridge Merino in a garage in Hermosa Beach, California in 2014 with the goal of developing outstanding Merino wool apparel that performs as well in daily life as it does in the wildest outdoor...
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...
Ridge Merino's International Women's Day Breast Cancer Donation

Ridge Merino Donates 50% of Sales on International Women's Day

International Women’s Day is March 8, 2019. It's a day to recognize the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action.    In honor of the amazing women who inspire us everyday, Ridge...
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...
Ridge Merino Receives California Green Business Certification

Ridge Merino Receives California Green Business Certification

Committed to conserving resources and preventing pollution, Ridge Merino becomes the first business in Mammoth Lakes, California to achieve the certification Ridge Merino announced today it is the first company in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. to achieve...
How to Take Care of Merino Wool

How to Take Care of Merino Wool

Since Merino wool is naturally odor-resistant, it can be worn again and again before it needs to be washed. If you hang Merino wool clothes in a well-ventilated place after each use, you’ll get even...
Stay in Shape This Winter: Expert Advice from Endurance Athlete Kelly Halpin

Stay in Shape This Winter: Expert Advice from Endurance Athlete Kelly Halpin

Kelly Halpin is a Wyoming native who grew up exploring the mountains and forests around Grand Teton National Park. Today she’s a professional endurance athlete with a long list of accomplishments from mountain running to...
New Year’s Resolution: Get Outside More

New Year’s Resolution: Get Outside More

 It’s the time of year when the days are still short but New Year’s resolutions and goals abound. With fitness and health front-of-mind, it’s a fitting time to see the findings from the annual Worldwide...
Snowboarder in Your Life

Gifts That Give Back: A Holiday Gift Guide for the Skier/Snowboarder in Your Life

Most skiers and snowboarders have one Christmas wish: fresh powder (and lots of it). While you can’t control the weather, you can help them get ready for the day it arrives. And we promise they’ll...