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 skiing - most of the gear can also double as true backcountry gear. He describes the Ridge 3/4 men's bottoms as "...ultrasoft merino that wicks moisture and keeps the stink down. And they reach to just below your knees, so you don’t have to worry about about them bunching beneath your boots."

Happy skiing everyone! Read the full article. There's also a video. And, of course, you can pick up those 3/4 length bottoms.