Blog: View From The Ridge

a backcountry skier wearing Ridge Merino layers on a sunny day

Living La Vida Merino

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...
a kid playing in the snow wearing blue Ridge Merino base layers

Merino Wool May Reduce Eczema Symptoms in Children

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...
a man looks down at a ski run before sending it

Life on the Ridge: Five Questions for Nate Greenberg

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...
a ski patroller at Mammoth Mountain throwing an avalanche bomb

I Love the Sound of Avi Bombs in the Morning

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...
snow so deep in Mammoth Lakes you can hardly see the entrance to Ridge Merino's office

What A Year to Move to the Mountains!

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...
a closeup of a striped Ridge Merino base layer

What Are the Latest Trends in Base Layers? Ridge Founder Jeff Russell Weighs In.

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...
backcountry ski gear laid out at the top of a run on a snowy day

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

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...
a skier sinning uphill in moody winter light

Ridge Merino Featured in Outside Magazine's Ultimate Uphill Skiing Setup

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...
Ridge Merino accessories stuffed in stockings on a mantle

Looking For Great Gifts This Holiday Season? You've Come to the Right Place

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:...