Blog: View From The Ridge

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...
a man spreads his arms before diving into an alpine lake in his Ridge Merino underwear

Behold: Our New Boxer Brief, Strengthened with (m)Force™ Technology

The best just got better. We're proud to introduce the all-new Ridge Boxer Brief, which includes enhanced performance features to improve durability and fit. Like our original Ridge Boxer, we used super-soft Merino wool next to skin for...
Laura of Own Your Sexy wearing Ridge Merino layers

Embrace the Journey

Photo by Laura of Own Your Sexy Ridge was recently highlighted in a thought-provoking piece by Kim Caldwell about enjoying this journey we call life. Her advice includes being flexible, embracing today and building balance. "What occurred to me...
a yellow lab dog hangs out by a half frozen alpine lake in the summer

All Roads Lead to Yosemite

Saddlebag Lake, just outside of Yosemite National Park After a record snow year, finally Tioga Pass, has opened! It's the latest the Yosemite National Park thoroughfare has opened in 34 years, when it opened on the same...
a woman hanging by a backcountry lake holding a Ridge x Klean Kanteen pint cup

Ridge Summer Gear Is Here

"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...
the Matterhorn

Have Merino, Will Travel. Top 5 Reasons Merino is Great On-the-Go

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 graphic encouraging people to "give a shirt about their clothing footprint"

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How to Responsibly Dispose of Clothing

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...