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Merino Wool: The Thermos of Fabrics

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...
Ridge Merino's Woolly Mammoth Giveaway poster

Enter to Win Prizes in the Ridge Merino Woolly Mammoth Giveaway!

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)...
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Ridge Participates in 1% For The Planet Network Auction

Ridge is proud to participate in the first-ever 1% for the Planet Network Auction. The online auction begins today and will run through the end of November. It's a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping and support businesses, like us,...
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Planning for Autumn Adventures

When planning an overnight in the backcountry, the weather can always be unpredictable. Perhaps never more so than in the month of October when the days can be temperate, and the nights can dip to...
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Ridge Merino Goes Beyond “Pink” For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Company Will Donate Five Percent of Women’s Product Sales to Breast Cancer Fund Ridge Merino announced today that, in the month of October, the company will donate five percent of sales from all women’s Merino...
Mt. Tamalpais in Northern California

Ridge Merino Supports Breast Cancer Fund Peak Hike for Prevention

Ridge Merino is proud to sponsor the Breast Cancer Fund's 21st Annual Peak Hike for Prevention this Sunday, Sept. 25. Hikers will ascend Mt. Tamalpais in Northern California to raise funds to prevent breast cancer before it starts. The organization...
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Are you a "LOHA"?

If you care about sustainability when it comes to food, clothing and consumables, you might be a LOHA.That's a good thing. LOHA - living a "lifestyle of health and sustainability" - can apply to many...
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GIVEAWAY: Outdoor Gear Essentials

We're gearing up for a change in season and partnering up to give away some of our favorite outdoor essentials from Rumpl, SOG Knives and Field Trip Jerky this week! To Enter: 1) Follow all brands mentioned...
Elise Sterck on a backpacking trip

Life on the Ridge: Five Questions for Elise Sterck

At 25, Elise Sterck has accomplished more than most people her age. After recently graduating from the University of Wyoming with two degrees - one in Geographic Information Systems and one in Environment and Natural Resources -...