Ryan McElmon
Biography
Ryan McElmon grew up on the East Coast of the US, where skiing meant weekend trips and making the most of limited terrain. A win on the Monster Recon Tour at thirteen changed the pace. What followed was a decade on the NorAm and World Cup circuits, podiums, travel, and competing alongside riders he grew up watching. Through it all, style, progression, and community stayed at the core of his skiing. Now based in Park City, Ryan is taking his park background into the backcountry. Snowmobiling deep, chasing powder, and putting tricks into bigger terrain. The goal is simple: become the best skier he can be across every discipline.
“Landing tricks in the backcountry is one of the most fulfilling feelings I’ve ever had.”– Ryan McElmon
Key highlights
World stage
Represented the US in World Cup Slopestyle and earned multiple NorAm podiums
Monster Recon winner
Won Monster Recon Tour at 13, launching a decade-long competitive career
Backcountry progression
Taking park skills into bigger terrain and major film projects
Process driven
Focused on progression and long term development
5 Quick questions with Ryan
Favorite place to ride
Snowbird, Utah
What keeps you motivated?
Progression across different terrain
Off-mountain obsession?
Snowmobiling deep into the backcountry
Dream destination?
Alaska
Advice you'd give your younger self?
Remember why you started and stay open to learning
“Some of my best memories come from the least expected moments on competition days or film trips.”– Ryan McElmon
