Ryan graduated with a B.A. in political science with a concentration in English from Colby College in 1993. As a writer, he spins his tales from experiences touring celebrities around the various ski resorts of the Rockies, guiding along the rivers of Alaska and flying with clients over the mighty Iditarod. Wildlife and nature's elements source his passions. He is currently a fly fishing guide in the summer months at Spotted Bear Ranch, a member of the Whitefish Mountain Resort ski patrol in the winter months, and is serving a four-year appointment to the Whitefish City Council.