Professional skier Jim\u202fRyan is all about big-mountain action. Throughout his career he has starred in numerous Warren Miller films, conquered countless high-stakes descents, and set the fastest-known time on Jackson Hole\u2019s iconic Central Couloir. \u201cIf it\u2019s skiing, I do it,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That all-out mindset ultimately led him to skijoring, a fast-growing sport whose name is derived from the Norwegian word for \u201cski driving.\u201d Ryan began as an amateur in Silverton, Colorado, and quickly rose through the ranks to compete as a pro, winning first place in the open division and taking home the gold buckle at Big Sky Skijoring\u2019s<\/a> 2025 Best in the West Showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n