Blog: View From The Ridge

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...    It...

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...

Experts agree: the more specific you can be with your resolutions, the more likely you'll be able to keep them. Instead of making lofty declarations that may not be achievable, consider narrowing in to focus on measurable goals. Below...

Photo: Jakob Schiller, Outside Magazine Ridge Merino was included in Outside Magazine's recent article of recommended essentials for the ultimate uphill skiing setup. The editor mentions that in addition to uphill skiing - also known as cross-country or mountaineer...

It happens every year. You swear you're going to finish all of your holiday shopping early and before you know it, it's Thanksgiving. Then Dec. 1st. Then mid-December. Panic sets in.  Here's the great news:...

We recently stumbled on a 2010 article from Backpacker.com which explains the benefits of Merino wool better than we ever could. There are so many amazing, inherent qualities, the author was able to write a full 2-page...

Between now and November 18, enter for your chance to win TWO 2-Day lift passes to ski/snowboard at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort and $250 Ridge Merino* Gift Card. That's enough for a full kit for yourself (base, mid, accessories)...