Gumption Ryan
A passionate outdoor enthusiast, parent and community leader… Ryan is high energy and despiser of boredom. Whether it’s a leisurely summer stroll through the Sierras, swimming across Lake Tahoe, or snowshowing through the deep backwoods, Ryan believes in leading an active lifestyle that both challenges and rewards the individual. A former professional water polo player in Australia’s National League, Ryan now brings his zeal for life and the great outdoors to the world of product reviews ensuring fellow outdoor enthusiasts know what products to depend upon when letting their outdoor soul thrive!
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Quote: “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew.” — Francis de Sales
Adventures: Scuba diving in Fiji, castle-hunting in Germany, mountain biking in truckee, mountain hopping in Alaska and sky diving in California.



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