We’re proud to announce the Flyin Ryan Hawks Foundation has been selected as a 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit by Great NonProfits, an organization dedicated to sharing stories submitted by the volunteers, clients and supporters of NPOs. GreatNonProfits encourages transparency by posting reviews and basic information about a vast array of nonprofit ventures, helping potential donors and Read More…
A Spring update from 2017 Adventure Scholarship recipient Madeline Cecilia Dunn “I ski because it’s my deepest passion, not because I am searching for anything in particular. Through backcountry skiing and ski-mountaineering, I have discovered my career path as an avalanche instructor, ski-guide, and professional ski patroller. From waiting tables to hunting avalanches, my world Read More…
Flyin Ryan Awards presented at Snowbird On April 15, Karina Jorgensen-Fullam from the Whistler Freeride Club and Josh Gold of Squaw Valley Freestyle were each presented with Flyin Ryan Awards. Representing the Flyin Ryan Hawks Foundation was Bryan Salatino, Flyin Ryan Coach and author of the Flyin Ryan Decisions Program for Teams. The Flyin Ryan Awards Read More…
Flyin Ryan Awardees honored at Ski The East Freeride Tour Championships Jay Peak, March 18, 2018 – On behalf of the Flyin Ryan Foundation, IFSA Vice President and Flyin Ryan Coach Bryan Salatino presented the IFSA Eastern Region 2018 Flyin Ryan Awards to two worthy recipients, Jordan Conrad and Matteo Campbell. This award is presented Read More…
Short film tells the Aaron Rice story On January 1, 2016, Adventure Scholar Aaron Rice set out to achieve what no one had ever achieved; skiing 2.5 million vertical feet in a calendar year without the use of any mechanized uphill transportation. In other words, completely human powered. Aaron’s physical and emotional journey was recorded Read More…
The story behind this amazing image This image of Ryan launching into space has become synonymous with Ryan Hawks and the Flyin Ryan Hawks Foundation. It also provided the inspiration for the Flyin Ryan logo, seen everywhere! In the summer of 2010, Ryan Hawks was chasing his ski dreams while traveling and skiing around the Read More…
What does it take to transform the lives of young people? What is the role of teachers and schools to help youth figure out: ‘Who am I? What is important to me? What are my true beliefs? How am I different from others? What is the right path for me?’ Here at the Flyin Read More…
You can help us grow the Flyin Ryan Core Values Decisions program to introduce more students & teachers to this life-changing process. This giving season, we have set a goal of raising $5,000 to take the next step in making this program available to schools across Vermont. Partner with us today! Donate online at: Read More…
Adventure Scholar Tami Razinger update: My name is Tami Razinger. I am a freeride skier living in Stowe, VT. I graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. In college, I was a part of the UVM Freeskiing Team, where my passion for skiing grew tremendously. I was able to Read More…
Members of the Flyin’ Ryan online community: If you love our work, please tell the world! Here’s your chance to help us make a difference. Your kudos (in the form of user reviews on social media) will help spread the word about what we do. Reviewing a favorite nonprofit helps to establish credibility with participants and Read More…
