Ryan, Mick

Born in Blackburn, England, Mick Ryan started climbing in 1979 on the millstone quarries near his home. In 1994 he moved to Boston, MA, then to Lake Tahoe, California, and eventually to Bishop with is wife Gabriella, son Xavier and eventually the Bishop born Felicity. Along the way he published many guidebooks, including several editions of the Bishop Bouldering Survival Kit. His specialty is digital map and topo drawing, and the design of clear and easily interpreted climbing information. Today, Mick works as the editor at the online climbing magazine, UKClimbing.com.