Introducing Ridge Merino's 2023 PCT Ambassador, Laila Cohen.   Laila is currently hiking the 2,650 miles from San Diego along the Mexican border all the way up to British Columbia, Canada.  Mile 0 with a smile! The...

Backpacking is a sweaty activity, especially on a hot summer day. In the evening, when it's time to slow down and set up camp, sweaty clothes can chill you to the bone. This makes for an uncomfortable, and...

Day 1: Let's go! Emily stands at the Southern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) ready to take on the 2,650 mile journey to Canada. --- Every year, 4600 permits are issued to Northbound PCT hikers...

Khai Johannes is a true ambassador of stoke. When he's not backcountry snowboarding, climbing and sharing his love of donuts, you can find him welcoming passengers onto Boeing 737s all over the country as a flight attendant...

Born and raised in New Zealand, Stefi Luxton competed for the NZ team in the 2014 Winter Olympics before moving full time to the U.S. Now living in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., Stefi is snowboarding as much...

Post by Lara Kaylor The best tips for camping near Mammoth Lakes or any wild, outdoor area can generally be broken down into the easy-to-remember "three F’s." The three F’s are universal whether you're new...

Summer is at our doorstep, and the excitement of longer days is making it impossible to think about anything other than golden sunsets and the smell of pine trees in the morning. Whether you’re headed for...

Eliminate the ever-present red Solo cup at this year's holiday party by stocking up on reusable drinkware instead. In partnership with Klean Kanteen, another 1% for the Planet company, Ridge stainless steel cups are the answer to eliminating...

“Is sunscreen the new margarine?” asked Outside Magazine in January. Then National Geographic asked, “What sunscreens are best for you -- and the planet?” If you’ve taken a tropical vacation recently, you might have been...