Blog: View From The Ridge

"Summertime and the livin's easy." - Sublime Check out our new summer arrivals. We've got all new structured cotton twill hats, quick-drying nylon caps, and great-fitting, breathable Merino wool underwear for guys and girls. We also partnered with Klean...

Photo credit: Sarah Lee Whether you're planning a multi-day backcountry trip or jetting off to a far-flung foreign land, there's one thing every savvy traveler knows: the right clothing can make or break a trip....

A recent report revealed many people are still throwing away old clothing. Did you know that in many cases it can be recycled; or in the case of 100% natural fabrics, such as Merino wool, it will biodegrade...

Living in a mountain town, adventure beckons everyday. We have to be able to respond to any number of urgent situations as they arise: the first chair opening on a pow day, snowball fetch with...

Photo: Jeff Russell, Ridge Merino A new study, published in the British Journal of Dermatology concluded that superfine merino wool may actually reduce eczema symptoms in children.   The clinical trial involved 39 children aged from four weeks to...

Nate Greenberg scopes out Z Couloir, Mt. Wood. Photo: Brett Lotz.  Nate Greenberg is the current president and one of the founders of the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (ESAC), an online resource that reports snowpack and forecasts avalanche...

Ridge Merino Founder Jeff Russell got the chance to ride along with Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol (MMSP) to assist with avalanche control during the snowiest month the mountain has ever seen. Here is his recap...     ...

Well, it's official. Mammoth Lakes has received a record-breaking snowfall for the month of January - or ANY month - 212" to be exact. And it's still coming down.   If that seems unfathomable (and it...

Winter is in full swing. The snow continues to fall, and we're in the midst of trade shows - Outdoor Retailer, SIA and ISPO - where the latest outdoor technology and trends will be revealed.  SGB Online spent...