Backpacker Magazine Author

Ryan Wichelns is a mountaineer, outdoor/adventure freelance writer and journalist, photographer and visual/multimedia longform guru.

His work has appeared in Backpacker Magazine, Outside Online, SNEWS, Outdoor Retailer Daily, Gear Junkie, American Alpine Club publications, Roots Rated and more.

He is also the editor of the online publication, goEast, by Eastern Mountain Sports.