Ryan Pyle

New YouTube Episode Published: My "Silent Trekking" adventure climbing Khüiten Peak in Mongolia is now available on YouTube. Trekking and climbing in Mongolia was so very special, truly an epic adventure. Tune in for a NEW Silent Trekking twist on my adventures around the world. LINK: youtu.be/vspoVbVTjyM Be sure to join my Patreon page (patreon.com/ryanpyle) for early releases, directors commentary and live Q&A's about these trips and much more. Over 500 posts to date.

Podcast Drop. Number 177. After being sentenced to 38 years in Prison, Da'Von Patterson found passion purpose and empathy through his partnership with Canine Support Teams. Tune In. @K9SupportTeams LINK: youtu.be/GGReNcvtBBY

Today’s podcast is all about @henryjenkins He is the author or editor of 25 books on popular culture, including “Textual Poachers: Television Fans” and “Participatory Culture, Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide”, “By Any Media Necessary: The New Youth Activism” and the “Frames of Fandom” book series. He is the Provost's Professor of Communication, Journalism, Cinematic Arts, Education, and East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California. To learn more about Henry: annenberg.usc.edu/faculty/henry-… LINK: youtu.be/Qt3MWMlVf5Y

Today’s podcast is all about John Franklin. He is a fitness trainer who coaches personalized strength and conditioning sessions at Dogpound Gym in West Hollywood, California. A recent reconnection with running lead John to the goal of completing the Los Angeles Marathon in early 2025. Learning from the mistakes and missteps made during his training for his first marathon, John geared up for a second training block to prepare for the Honolulu Marathon in December of 2025. To learn more about John: instagram.com/prettyandbored LINK: youtu.be/M7scGSfpcHM

Early Release: Silent Trekking: Mongolia Ryan and his team are ready for one of the toughest challenges in all of Asia, he and his team arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, in an effort to understand the world that Mongolia is. After a brief stay in the nations capital he will then head west to the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, along the border of Russian and China, to meet local Kazakh people, Eagle Hunters, wild animals, visit historical locations and trek amongst the snow-capped mountains in the region and finish his journey on top of Mongolia’s highest peak, Khuiten Peak at 4,356m (14,291 ft). This early release is available only on my Patreon page. LINK: patreon.com/ryanpyle

New Post: Exclusively on Patreon Extreme Treks: Season 2 Episode 08: Atlas Mountains, Morocco LINK: patreon.com/ryanpyle Synopsis: North Africa has not been a location for tourists over the last few years but Morocco still draws its visitors. Join Ryan as it wanders the back alleys of Marrakech before trekking deep in to the High Atlas Mountains and getting a taste of Berber life and making a trek up and over North Africa’s highest mountain Mt Jebel Toubkal 4,167m (13,671 feet), opening up outstanding views to the plains of Marrakech and the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert.

Podcast Drop. Number 174. Tune in today as Samuel and I discuss growing up in Beijing, China, working for Tencent, getting involved in FinTech and being an entrepreneur in a fast moving space. @samuelkronick @Sambags12 @BagsApp LINK: youtu.be/BDe5AxMWudU

New Post: Exclusively on Patreon Extreme Treks: Season 2 Episode 07: Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania LINK: patreon.com/ryanpyle Synopsis: Many call it the “Roof of Africa”. Standing high above the African grasslands at an incredible 5,895m (19,341 feet) Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the famous Seven Mountains on Seven Continents and is often considered the easiest of the big Seven. But with a 50% success rate, this journey to the summit is not as easy as it looks. This long trek, often exposed to challenging weather, builds character and will push climbers to their own person limits, and beyond.

Today’s podcast is all about Laila Aitken Ali. In her own words: “My story began with a ten-year divorce that unraveled everything: my identity, my confidence, my sense of safety. I was pregnant, heartbroken, and standing in the rubble of a life that no longer made sense. I knew how to function, to plan, organize, hold it together, but I didn’t know how to feel safe in my own body again. Every text from my ex sent my nervous system into overdrive. Every decision felt loaded. And the people around me, though loving and well-intentioned, couldn’t understand what it meant to look strong while silently falling apart inside. So I learned. I learned how to regulate my body, how to separate strategy from emotion, and how to rebuild a life rooted in peace instead of panic. And once I did, I couldn’t help but teach it. Now, with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through divorce and major life transitions, I’ve guided hundreds of clients toward emotional steadiness, confident communication, and clear decision-making. As a Certified Divorce Coach®, Accredited Mediator, and Communication Strategist, my work blends lived experience with professional training — helping people not only navigate the practical side of divorce but also rebuild the relationship they have with themselves.” To learn more about Laila: thesplitcoach.com/about LINK: youtu.be/ZhCAHu2t_60

New Post: Exclusively on Patreon Extreme Treks: Season 2 Episode 07: The Al Hajar Mountains, Oman LINK: patreon.com/ryanpyle Synopsis: Join Ryan as he explores the most dramatic sections of the Western Al Hajar mountain range which runs west of the Capital Muscat reaching heights of over 3,000 meters, 9,842 feet. Starting out in the desert lowlands Ryan will follow rugged trails between picturesque mountain villages, each with its groves of date palms and intricately terraced fields. Camping out on the high plateaus before visiting the highest point in Oman: Jabal Shams Mountain. A location where one can enjoy far-reaching views across a landscape of jagged ridge-lines and intervening canyons of the mysterious and visually stunning Oman.

Podcast Drop. Number 172. Tune in as Charlotte Jackson and I discuss Acting, Singing and Fashion, focusing on her new business The Curve Authority. LINK: youtu.be/_4WVQB_y_zk

New YouTube Episode Published: My "Silent Trekking" adventure climbing Mt. Kinabalu in Malaysia is now available on YouTube. Trekking and climbing in Malaysia was such an epic adventure. Tune in for a NEW Silent Trekking twist on my adventures around the world. LINK: youtu.be/dtm2ky4Hyl4 Be sure to join my Patreon page (patreon.com/ryanpyle) for early releases, directors commentary and live Q&A's about these trips and much more. Over 500 posts to date.

New Post: Exclusively on Patreon Extreme Treks: Season 2 Episode 06: Mustang Kingdom, Nepal LINK: patreon.com/ryanpyle Synopsis: The Mustang Kingdom is mysterious and remote. Formally known as the Kingdom of Lo, the region was once part of Tibet, and then became part of Nepal in the 1950s. It remained an independent part of Nepal until 2008. Between that time few tourists had ventured through his high altitude desert. Join Ryan has he treks through the Upper Mustang Kingdom and explorers a remote Himalayan Kingdom in central Nepal.

Podcast Drop. Tune in as we turn the podcast around and journalist Keri Lee asks me questions about my life and my career. This was a fun little twist. I hope everyone enjoys. Link: youtu.be/lx8dqc2TnrM?si…

Early Release: Silent Trekking: Malaysia Ryan and his team are ready for one of the toughest challenges in all of Asia, Mount Kinabalu (4,095m | 13,435ft). This early release is available only on my Patreon page. LINK: patreon.com/ryanpyle

New Post: Exclusively on Patreon Extreme Treks: Season 2 Episode 05: The Dolomites, Italy LINK: patreon.com/ryanpyle Synopsis: This is an incredibly challenging hut-to-hut European alpine adventure, but what makes this trip unique is the frequent use of the “via ferrata” or “exposed trails with secure cables”. The Dolomites are full of many of the cables were originally put in to the place during the fierce battles fought in northern Italy during World War 1, full of remnants and stories. Join Ryan has he treks and climbs his way back through history by exploring the “Vertical Front” of World War.

New Post: Exclusively on Patreon Extreme Treks: Season 2 Episode 04: The Salkantay Trek, Peru LINK: patreon.com/ryanpyle Synopsis: The famous Salkantay Trek has been named among the 25 best Treks in the World. The Salkantay is a trek connecting the city of Mollepata with Machu Picchu and consists of an ancient and remote footpath where massive snowcapped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests. Join Ryan has he makes his journey deep in to Peru past Mount Salkantay, an outstanding glacier-capped summit worshipped for thousands of years by local Indians.

Today’s podcast is all about Corey Renfree. He is an American actor who was raised on a cattle ranch in the small, rural town of Dillon, Montana. From the stages in Montana and Oregon to Los Angeles, tune in and stay away. To learn more about Corey just email him: coreyrenfree@gmail.com LINK: youtu.be/9J61KCX0FIw

New Post: Exclusively on Patreon Silent Trekking: Episode 4 - Directors Commentary Episode 04: Taiwan | The Holy Ridge Link: patreon.com/ryanpyle A while back I posted from my new series called Silent Treks. My fourth episode took me to Taiwan and I explored a trail named the The Holy Ridge. The trekking video was available for EARLY RELEASE on Patreon and then soon after on YouTube. Now the "Directors Commentary" for that episode is Exclusively Available on Patreon. Check it out.

New Post: Exclusively on Patreon Extreme Treks: Season 2 Episode 03: Taklamakan Desert, China LINK: patreon.com/ryanpyle Synopsis: Hundreds of years ago one of the major challenges to traders along the Silk Road was the deadly Taklamakan Desert. This desert is a 105,000 square mile waste miles of sand, dunes and gravel. Join Ryan has he takes a journey deep in to the remote desert, where endless waves of sand stretch far in to the horizon in every direction. You can hire a camel and ride off into the dunes, or simply sit and contemplate the vastness of the desert. (46min)