Blog: View From The Ridge

Every summer, we work with a handful of Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hikers as Ridge ambassadors. Meet one of this year's ambassadors: Mary Jo Minerich. Mary Jo is in the midst of her thru-hike journey from...

Natural fibers are becoming increasingly popular, and Merino wool and alpaca wool are leading the charge. At Ridge Merino, we’re all about Merino wool, but we celebrate the rise of other natural fibers like alpaca...

When we come up with new seasonal colors we always look to nature for inspiration. Here in the Eastern Sierra where Ridge is based, there are tons of beautiful, rich yellows. These yellows are found...

Backpacking is one of the best ways to connect with nature and disconnect from the buzz of daily life. But depending on your route or mileage, it can also be strenuous and challenging. The gear...

Climbing Mt. Shasta with Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) was more than just a challenging ascent; it was a powerful testament to the strength and resilience of women fighting breast cancer and a heartwarming display of solidarity...

You’ve probably heard about PFAS and BPA (aka forever chemicals) and how microplastics keep being found in our bodies. It all sounds – and is – bad, so switching to natural products is increasingly appealing....

The primary goal when spending time in the mountains is to get back home safely. But when things go wrong in the backcountry, hopefully there’s a great local SAR team ready to respond.

Nestled in tall pines right off Main Street in Mammoth Lakes is an A-frame cabin home to Ridge Merino’s showroom: the Ridge Collective. The Ridge Collective is a full-service retail storefront where you can check...

Our athletes and customers travel all over the world, often spending their vacations hiking, backpacking, climbing and skiing. Having multi-purpose clothing that works well on a full-day hike and out to dinner after is a...