Blog: View From The Ridge

Mammoth Lakes-based skier and snowmobiler Bernie Rosow squeezes more skiing into each winter than many of us can imagine. He works as a snowcat operator at night for Mammoth Mountain so he can spend his days...

When it comes to natural fibers, cashmere and Merino wool are two great options if you’re looking for a luxury feel. Both have long been coveted for their softness and warmth, yet they each have...

Jenica Law (pictured wearing a Pursuit Hoodie) is a Mammoth Lakes-based multi-sport athlete who divides her free time between climbing, running, biking and skiing. Despite dealing with some injuries over the years, Jenica still manages...

Today’s Merino wool isn’t your grandma’s wool. Merino wool clothing now goes far beyond just winter wear to keep you comfortable year-round. We hear from customers all the time that purchased Merino wool gear for...

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...

Allegra Torres spent many years thru-hiking and working on trail crews before her first full season on a wildland fire crew. This summer she’s been wearing Ridge gear while fighting fires. We caught up with...

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...

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...