a man soaking in a hot spring in Mammoth Lakes

Photo Essay: Mammoth Hot Springs

Long story short, we needed an image of our Ridge Boxer, and we thought it might be cool to shoot at one of the remote hot springs near Mammoth. The next morning I woke up before sunrise and drove...
Ridge Merino base layers hanging on a line to dry

POWDER Magazine: Because we all need Merino, and now we can all afford it

Ridge Merino is today's featured company on Powder Magazine's Gear Locker.    "Nothing we wear manages moisture and temperature regulation (and smells) better," said Powder Executive Editor John Clary Davies. He mentions Ridge layers are "soft...
a pair of Ridge Merino boxer briefs hanging on a line to dry with the Outside Magazine logo beside it

Outside Magazine Names Ridge Best Performance Underwear for Multi-day Off-the-Grid Trips

Photo Credit: Sarah Jackson It was something we've always wondered, but never actually tested. How long could you wear your Ridge Merino underwear before it needed a wash?       In a thorough, yet somewhat unsanitary experiment,...
Dylan Bruno skiing down a run in deep snow

Life on the Ridge: Five Questions for Dylan Bruno

Dylan Bruno is everywhere. Not only is he a versatile actor known for playing a wide array of characters, his most ubiquitous role to date is that of the voice of Chevy. If you watch any TV at any time,...
a scenic shot of the mountains outside of Mammoth Lakes, CA

A Banner Summer

Photo Credit: Joshua Cripps Photography     A few summers ago, we set off on a 15-mile backcountry overnight to the remote Garnet Lake. It was a moderately tough hike with an amazing pay-off. The setting is idyllic,...
a closeup of a mountain biker

Merino for Mountain Biking

We put our gear to the test last weekend at the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, where mid-summer temps can swing from chilly at the peak to toasty down below.      Off the Top was a breezy 40°...
a woman wearing Ridge Merino socks and leggings sitting by a window

The Ridge Merino Adventure

We like what we're doing. But don't take our word for it. The Brandettes' "Expert Interviews" focuses on up and coming as well as established companies to watch. Ridge Merino is stoked to be one...
men taking a picture at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Celebrity Ski Event

Skiing for a Cure

Ridge is proud to have contributed to this year's American Airlines Celebrity Ski Event, March 5 - 8, 2015. This was the 30th year for the premier charity ski event and race, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF.org). The silent auction raised more than...
Ridge gear at the Waterkeeper event's giveaway

Ridge Merino at Waterkeeper's Celebrity Skifest

Ridge Merino is excited to contribute to this year's Waterkeeper Alliance silent auction at the Deer Valley Celebrity SkiFest.  Considered to be the premier celebrity ski weekend, the DVSKIFEST brings stars from television, film and the Olympic games...