Blog: View From The Ridge

three kids sledding together in Ridge base layers

Introducing Ridge Kids!

Outfit your groms in our new collection of Ridge Kids 100% Merino wool base layers! Our 100% all-natural, super soft Merino wool first layers will keep your kids warm and comfortable for those long days on the...
a man standing by an alpine lake in a Ridge Merino hoodie and Ridge Boxer Briefs

May the (m)Force Be With You

Our best-selling Men's high-performance Boxer Briefs with (m)Force™ Technology are BACK IN STOCK! Featuring nylon core-spun Merino wool to improve strength and reduce abrasion, these are a great gift for all the guys on your...
Kally Halpin making a funny face while ski touring

Life on the Ridge: Five Questions for Kelly Halpin

Meet Kelly Halpin. If you haven't heard of this Jackson-based professional endurance athlete before, now's the time. In addition to being a ripping snowboarder and gracing last month's cover of Trail Runner Magazine, she's racked up quite a...
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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...