a skier layers up in a Ridge Merino balaclava, base layer shirt and ski jacket

Holiday Gift Guide - Merino Wool Gifts Under $50

Looking for the perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors? Merino wool clothing will keep everyone on your list warm and comfortable (and will look like you spent more than you did). This holiday...
Stefi Luxton with a snowboard on her back on a ski tour

How To Make a Difference on Giving Tuesday - And Everyday

Since Yvon Chouinard founded 1% For the Planet in 2002, more than $225 million has been donated from companies around the world to a network of environmental nonprofits. Today this global organization is made up...
a backcountry skier gets air on a ski run

Ridge Merino Presents From Peak to Sea: Pro Skier McKenna Peterson's Reality

When pro skier McKenna Peterson isn’t carving lines in the backcountry, she’s working as the captain of her family’s 58-foot commercial fishing boat in Alaska. The life she's created allows her to follow the ocean and...
a man zipping up his Ridge Merino hoodie on a ski day

Ridge Merino Launches Fall/Winter 2019 Collection

The new Fall/Winter 2019 Merino wool clothing collection has arrived! Some highlights of the collection include new hoodies, compression tights, accessories as well as updated design features and colors in the Inversion and Aspect Series of Merino...
a woman running down a hill in Ridge Merino Crowley Compression Merino Leggings

Ridge Merino Partners with Polartec to Debut Women's Crowley Compression Merino Wool Tights

Crowley Tights Made of Polartec® Power Wool™ Fabric with Ultra-Fine Merino Wool Are a High Performance Alternative to Traditional Synthetic Tights and Yoga Pants  In partnership with Polartec®, Ridge Merino® announces the debut of the Crowley Compression Merino Wool...
a hiker walking to a waterfall wearing a Ridge Merino Solstice Sun Hoodie for sun protection

Sunscreen Alternatives: Use This Natural Sun Protection Instead

“Is sunscreen the new margarine?” asked Outside Magazine in January. Then National Geographic asked, “What sunscreens are best for you -- and the planet?” If you’ve taken a tropical vacation recently, you might have been...
a backpacker taking in the views in Bishop, CA

How to Pack Light for Backpacking in the Summer

The joy of backpacking is the simplicity of it -- everything you need is on your back. The downside? Everything you need is on your back. Packing well and packing light will not only keep...
a woman smiles wearing a pink Solstice Sun Hoodie in the desert

Ridge Summer 2019: Lightweight Merino Wool Clothing With Natural Sun Protection

After years of product testing and development, Merino wool has proven its worth as a four-season staple. To make our products even sweeter for summer, we just released a collection of new lightweight items with natural...
a closeup of a man wearing a Ridge Journey T-Shirt on a hike

Merino Wool: The Best Father’s Day Gift for the Active Dad

Today's dad is constantly on the go. From the gym, to the office, to kids' practice and everywhere in between; there's barely any downtime.  The perfect Father's Day gift for active dads is Merino wool...