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Bid to Win: Ridge Merino Heist Hoodie in 1% for the Planet Auction

Ridge is proud to once again participate in the 1% for the Planet Member Auction. Now through Nov. 30, 2017, participants can bid on items from 1% for the Planet's diverse network of business members who commit...
a woman sitting by the bright blue water of Hot Creek Geological Site in Mammoth Lakes wearing a Ridge Merino base layer in Hot Creek Blue and fun print leggings

What's In a Name? Atmospheric River, Hot Creek Blue, Hemlock Ridge

Pictured: Our new Women's Hot Creek Blue Crew and Atmospheric River Bottoms.  We draw a lot of inspiration from our home base of Mammoth Lakes. Located in the Eastern Sierra mountains of California, Mammoth is home to amazing...
snowy mountains seen in the rear view mirror of a car

Tahoe Powder Crusade - GIVEAWAY!!

Made any Winter plans yet? We’ve got just the trip for you. Now through November 8, Ridge Merino is teaming up with several awesome brands to give away a WINTER PRIZE PACKAGE fit for another blower...
a woman sitting beside an alpine lake wearing a Ridge Merino hoodie

Introducing the Ridge Merino 2017-18 Collection

At long last, the Ridge 2017-18 collection is here! You'll notice a return of the classics with a few new twists. Like our Heist Hoodie Midlayer in brighter colors - Deep Sea Blue for the girls and Hemlock for the...
cars covered in snow at the Chair 2 parking lot at Mammoth Mountain

What is an Atmospheric River?

An Atmospheric River blasted the Eastern Sierra last year, resulting in one of the heaviest snowfall years on record and the second longest ski/snowboard season ever for Mammoth Mountain.   So what is an Atmospheric...
river kayaking in Costa Rica wearing Ridge Merino summerweight layers

Merino Wool: Perfect for Tropical Travel?

Heading to the tropics? Don't forget your Merino.  While it sounds counterintuitive to bring wool to a sweltering-hot climate destination, we were surprised how well Merino performed. Take our recent trip to Costa Rica, for example, where the low...
the mountains around Mammoth Lakes at night with the moon and stars out

Our Planet, Our Responsibility

We can do something to help the environment.     "Don't get depressed, get angry. We're the ones that caused everyone of these problems, therefore, we're the ones that need to solve them... If we...
a woman lying on a bed wearing a shirt and Ridge Boy Short Underwear

Can Underwear Make You a Better Person?

Pictured: Ridge Merino Women's Boy Short in Black Want to be a better person? Wear comfortable underwear. This according to a recent New York Times piece, "15 Ways to Be a Better Person." Editors culled their favorite advice on "subjects like...
a man walks across a log in a backcountry lake wearing a Ridge t-shirt and Ridge Merino Boxer Briefs

Nature: It Does a Body Good

Pictured: Ridge Merino wool T-shirt, Ridge Boxer Brief with (m)Force Technology, Eastside 5-Panel Hat Ever realize how recharged you feel after a walk in the woods or a splash in a cool pond? Getting outside and...