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four PCT hikers, some of which are wearing Solstice Sun Hoodies, cheers before heading back to the trail

How to Take a Zero Day in Mammoth Lakes

There’s nothing quite as good as a perfect zero day when thru-hiking a long trail. Giving your tired feet a break, sleeping indoors, washing the clothes you’ve been living in, eating a meal someone else...
Claire Dornbush poses on top of Half Dome wearing a pink Solstice Pro Hoodie and Aspect Leggings

On the Trail with PCT Thru-Hiker Claire Dornbush

Claire in Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite in a Solstice Pro Sun Hoodie and Aspect High Rise Base Layer Bottoms Every summer, we work with a few Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hikers as Ridge ambassadors. Meet...
Merrill Worlund with her husband and two young kids on their backpacking trip in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Backpacking with Kids in Mammoth: Trip Report & Packing List

Two parents. Two young kids. A weekend of backpacking. Last summer, Ridge product designer Merrill Worlund and her partner, Casey, set out on their first family backpacking trip. With good planning and lots of snacks,...
a woman smiles wearing a Driftwood Solstice Sun Hoodie and sunglasses

Inspired by Nature: Driftwood

Effortless summer days full of warm light. Miles logged on hiking trails. The soft textures of wood, trees and bark weathered over time. This is the inspiration behind our new seasonal color, Driftwood. A light,...
a closeup of the zipper on a blue Solstice Sun Hoodie

Solstice or Solstice Pro? Choose Your Adventure

We make Merino wool gear that works as hard as you do, whether you’re climbing mountains or going through daily life. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Solstice Pro Sun Hoodie (pictured above) this...
a woman pulling the hood up on a pink Pursuit Ultralight Hoodie as the sun sets behind her

Inspired by Nature: Wild Rose

New this season, our Wild Rose color is inspired by the soft pinks found in nature around our home in the Eastern Sierra. This fresh color draws inspiration from the beauty you miss if you’re...
Hana Beaman snowmobiling in a forest

Hana Beaman’s Sled N Shred: Snowmobiles, Skills & Stoke

We sat down with pro snowboarder Hana Beaman to chat about her 3rd annual Sled N Shred event—a female-focused snowmobile meetup in Washington. Hana shares why she started the event and why building community among...
a snowboarder cruises down a spring ski run in the backcountry in Mammoth Lakes, CA

"Second Season" in Mammoth Lakes: Spring Turns and Summer Vibes

If you're feeling those post-winter blues, don’t pack away your skis just yet—Mammoth Mountain is still going strong. The resort recently announced it’s staying open for spring skiing and snowboarding through early June. While most...
Jeff Russell skiing in Norway's Lyngen Alps

Ridge Report: Ski and Sail Norway's Lyngen Alps (+ Packing List)

Post written by Ridge CEO Jeff RussellPhoto of Jeff skiing in Norway by guide Ian Havlick This winter I was invited on a ski and sail trip in Norway's Arctic Circle. I hadn’t heard about...