In Ridge Merino’s home base of Mammoth Lakes, CA, winter weather prevails much of the year. The first snow usually falls in September or October, and often we get a May snowstorm too. Mammoth is...

Outside Magazine's Ultimate Mountain Athlete competition went off this past spring and we are stoked to announce that Ridge athlete and all around awesome human Molly Armanino won 1st place! Go, Molly, go!  The Ultimate Mountain Athlete...

Longtime Mammoth Lakes local Lindsey Jackson gets after it. We're always inspired by her adventures and love hearing how our gear works for her while she's out peak bagging, multi-pitch climbing, ridge scrambling and splitboarding.

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...

Spending time outdoors can have many positive effects on both physical and mental health. Here are some of the most common benefits of being outside:   1. Improved physical health Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking,...

The U.S. national parks are each special in their own right. (Just ask the 93-year old grandmother and her grandson who just completed visits to all 63 U.S. national parks!)    While there may never be enough time...

Camping is an amazing experience that allows you to unplug, connect with nature and escape from the stress of daily life. Even if you're miles from civilization, it doesn't mean you need to skimp on comfort. Camping...

If you have an active mom in your life, chances are she's outside a lot. There's nothing better than heading out with her to create lasting memories.   Whatever her fitness level, be sure to meet mom where...

Sister Summit is an all-new backcountry skiing competition that brings together top female skiers and snowboarders to redefine the standards of the sport. The inaugural Sister Summit took place at Mustang Powder Cats Lodge in British Columbia last month and included an epic week of skiing, workshops...