Check out longtime Vermont Life contributor Leslie Wright’s piece, The Beating Heart – A father creates a legacy for a son lost on the mountains, about the history of the Flying Ryan Hawks Foundation, and our efforts to bring Ryan’s core values message to the mountains and the classrooms. Thanks to Leslie and

12/16/2015: Chris Kaiser, president and founder of Morrisville-based Vermont Peanut Butter Company, and Peter Hawks, chief instigator at the Flyin Ryan Hawks Foundation announced today a partnership to highlight their mutual beliefs and mission. Vermont Peanut Butter Company creates fine peanut butter and other super food products using ingredients sourced

In late October, students at Winooski (VT) Middle High School took on the challenge of listing some of their core values, a central component of the Flyin Ryan Decisions Program. Kicked off with an appearance by Foundation president Peter Hawks at a community assembly, WMHS PeaceJam Club students set up

“It seems that every ski season builds upon the last and this past winter was no exception. By deciding to take a year off from the competition scene, I was able to focus my effort toward what I love most, filmmaking. Here is a collection of shots over the 14/15