Our Bios

Gumption Ryan

A passionate outdoor enthusiast, parent and community leader, Ryan is high energy and despiser of boredom. From leisurely summer strolls through the Sierra to swimming across Lake Tahoe and snowshoeing through the back country, Ryan believes in leading an active lifestyle that both challenges and rewards the individual. Former NCAA All-American and 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. His goal is not only to inspire others to get outdoors, but to ensure that fellow outdoor enthusiasts know what products to depend upon when letting their outdoor soul thrive!
Twitter: @GumptionGear
Instagram: @GumptionGear
Facebook: facebook.com/gogumption

Gumption Scott

As an accomplished triathlete, runner, and family man, Scott brings valuable insights and experiences to the Gumption Gear team. His specialties include running physiology and technique, nutrition counseling, and strength and conditioning programming for endurance performance. With a passion for the science of fitness, Scott has a rare talent to translate that science to easily understood concepts and practices. He’s also our go-to expert in the instance the Zombie Apocalypse arrives ahead of schedule.

Twitter: @gumptionscott
Instagram: @gumptiongear_scott
Facebook: facebook.com/gogumption

Gumption Aaron

Husband. Father. Athlete. Adventurer. Educator.
Aaron is one of the most accomplished and well rounded individuals we know.  From coastlines to forests, from mountains to snowfields, Aaron lives for adventure and has the scars to prove it! All his other scars come from competing for the Sydney West Magpies in  Australia’s National Water Polo League, and stepping on legos strewn across his hallway.  Whether it’s the local park run or a bucket-list trek into the Sierra, he’s a perfect example of what adventuring with grit and gumption is all about.

Instagram: @teameis

Gumption Gal Lauren

Lauren is a Holistic Entrepreneur, mountain junkie and passionate photographer. Specializing in adventure based photography, Lauren resides in Lake Tahoe, traveling between the snow capped mountains of Tahoe to the salt water shores of the pacific coast, capturing the beauty that lies everywhere in between. Her do-it-all approach is a testament to her hard-earned outdoor savvy making her a valuable resource to our the Gumption Gear squad.

Instagram: loloandthelens

Special Thanks…

Special thanks and appreciation to Aaron Bates who created and designed the Gumption Gear Logo. Aaron Bates is a commercial/nature photographer and graphic designer based in Austin, TX. He is also the Co-Founder of eFotoGuide.