Ryan Olson never met a mountain he wouldn't climb, or a person he wouldn't wrap in one of his trademark hugs every time he'd say hello and every time he'd say goodbye. His last hug was given to his wife on May 17th, 2021– hours before he died instantly in a tragic car accident.

A born leader, Ryan could light a room on fire with his motivational messages. He was a mentor to so many, always believing in people more than they believed in themselves.

Ryan's love for the outdoors started young at his grandpa Max's side, and finished strong, with his last day spent fishing with his little boy and dad. His adventures led him to film hunting shows all over the globe, from Antarctica to Alaska, anything to be in the mountains. 

Ryan wore his heart on his sleeve for all of us to feel each and every day. We were all blessed with his fun-loving, energetic, infectious positivity. We cannot wait for the day to be wrapped up in his hugs once again. Until then, we will look for him in the mountains.