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Ryan Bavin is a multi-talented artist, photographer, and certified hiking guide with deep roots in the Columbia Valley, where his family has lived for generations. As an accomplished glass artist, Ryan brings a unique creative perspective to the natural world, capturing its beauty both through his artwork and his photography. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he spends an average of 50 days each summer guiding in the Columbia and Rocky Mountains, sharing his expertise and love for the wilderness with others. Ryan’s talent as a photographer has been widely recognized—he won the “Best Landscape” award at the Banff Mountain Film Festival Photo Competition in 2008, a testament to his ability to capture the raw beauty of Canada’s mountain landscapes.

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