Suzanne loves to travel, experience different cultures, and see the gorgeous natural wonders that this planet has to offer. She fell in love with hiking when she worked and lived... read more →
Devon became a part of the Ryder-Walker team in 2021. Having worked for the U.S. Olympic Committee, Red Rocks Amphitheater, and Natural Habitat Adventures, she is excited to continue combining... read more →
Sarah Lavender Smith is a running coach, author and longtime trail runner who has competed in some of North America’s toughest ultramarathons. When not running or hiking, she often can... read more →
Kristal was born in Telluride and has lived throughout Colorado most of her life. She began designing for Ryder Walker in 2014. In her free time she loves to travel,... read more →
Elizabeth is a freelance writer who contributes to RW. After graduating Colorado College in 2001, she moved to Telluride to ski and report for the Telluride Daily Planet. When not... read more →
Emily Brendler Shoff is a writer and teacher in Telluride, Colorado. She’s been to 33 countries, beating her husband, Andy, by 3 (but who’s counting?!) and is excited that her... read more →
Heidi Lauterbach founded Mountain Air Media in 2014 and has been immersed in the complex world of marketing ever since. Growing up in Vail, CO, Heidi was skiing, hiking and... read more →
Alley's love for the mountains began at a young age when she traveled all over the world ski racing. After graduating with a marketing degree from Fort Lewis College she... read more →
Brittney has always loved exploring new places, having adventures outside, and making connections with new people; which is why she feels so lucky to have joined the Ryder-Walker family in... read more →
Peter founded Ryder-Walker in 1984 after working seven years guiding hiking trips in the Alps. He is an AMGA professional mountain guide and, in addition to leading hiking trips, guides... read more →
Eileen has lived in Telluride for 23 years and is in her 9th year with Ryder-Walker as Vice President of Marketing and Operations. She previously co-founded CEM, producers of the... read more →
Babsi’s love for the outdoors began in her homeland Austria, where she grew up skiing, climbing and hiking in the Alps with friends and her family. After earning a law... read more →
Recent Comments