About the Company
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Ridge Merino is based in Mammoth Lakes, California, in the heart of the Eastern Sierra Nevada where high desert meets deep snow and 14,000 foot peaks.
We wanted our products to evolve in an area where life means working and playing outside in a wild and highly variable environment. This is a place where people backcountry ski in the morning and go bouldering in desert sunshine in the afternoon.
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Yes! Come visit our store and headquarters in Mammoth: Ridge Collective, 4 Alpine Circle, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. You can find our gear in several other stores throughout the U.S. and internationally.
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Husband-and-wife team Susan and Jeff Russell founded Ridge Merino in 2014.
With backgrounds in marketing and product development, and a passion for functional, high-performance apparel, they saw an opportunity in the outdoor space. While Merino wool base layers were gaining traction among athletes, no brand felt truly accessible or relatable to the everyday consumer.
Together they set out to build a grounded, approachable company focused on crafting high quality Merino gear without gimmicks or compromise. Read more about us.
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1% For The Planet is a global movement of more than 4,800 companies pledging to donate at least 1% of annual sales to environmental causes. The movement began on a fishing trip Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews took after discussing the inherent environmental impact of running a business.
We’ve been members of 1% For The Planet since day one. The organizations we support annually are Protect Our Winters, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center.
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Yes, we sell electronic gift cards online, and we sell physical gift cards in our Mammoth retail store. For e-gift cards, you can schedule delivery. Buy one.
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We love to hear from people. Email us at info@ridgemerino.com or call (760) 914-2008. We’re open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time, and we’re closed most holidays.
About the Clothing & Gear
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All of our clothing starts with all natural Merino wool. Much of our clothing is 100% Merino wool or Merino blended with other natural fibers.
We use synthetic fibers sparingly to improve durability and performance. We often engineer our Merino/synthetic blended fabrics to have Merino wool inside against your skin and synthetics on the exterior.
Creating longer-lasting products is one way we tread more lightly on the planet, and using other types of materials can help the Merino last longer. We’re proud to make gear with incredibly high Merino wool contents.
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We work with longstanding supply chain partners and manufacturers in Thailand, Vietnam, China, the Philippines and the United States. All of our socks are made in the United States.
All of our wool comes from non-mulesed sheep and is sustainably sourced from certified humane sheep farmers in Australia and New Zealand.
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Most of our clothing and accessories can be machine washed on cold or warm and hung up to dry. Our beanies are hand wash only. Refer to the care label on each garment or see our Merino care page for detailed instructions.
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When properly cared for, our clothing won’t shrink more than industry standards. Heat is the main driver of Merino wool shrinking, so we recommend hanging your clothes to dry. If you do use the dryer, use a tumble dry setting on low.
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See our size guide to determine your size, and reach out if you have any questions.
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Yes! In addition to skiing and snowboarding, our customers love Ridge Merino gear for all types of outdoor activities—from hiking and backpacking to camping, climbing, fishing, yoga, mountain biking, trail running, pickleball, horseback riding, gardening... the list goes on.
Our Merino wool apparel is exceptional for travel too because it's lightweight, comfortable, versatile and can be worn much longer between washes due to its anti-odor qualities. Trust us. Wear it on a long-haul flight and see how fresh you feel afterwards.
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Yes! People often think of wool and Merino wool for winter only, but the versatility is part of what makes Merino wool such a great natural fiber. Merino wool is naturally breathable, moisture wicking, temperature regulating and odor resistant. Our lighter weight collections are perfect for hot summer days. Check out our Solstice Sun Hoodies, Journey T-Shirts and Canopy Merino Tencel Collection.