Ryan, a Colorado native, has been onboard with OWA since he participated in Colorado Mountaineering around the turn of the century. Since then, he has climbed throughout the Americas as well as in New Zealand. Ryan spends his winters in Summit County, CO and in Vail. When not guiding, Ryan climbs, skis, runs, and races his mountain bike at a wickedly fast pace. Ryan speaks Spanish, works on diesels, and is certified in Wilderness Advanced First Aid.