Ryan Pyle
Canadian photographer
Ryan Pyle is an adventure photographer and television producer and host. He has created, filmed and hosted four seasons of Extreme Treks, three seasons of the Tough Rides, as well as other international adventure programs. His still photography has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, Forbes, and other international publications, as well as several books including Chinese Turkestan and Sacred Mountains of China.
Pyle set the Guinness World Record for the longest motorcycle ride, has been awarded five Asian Television Awards, and a Gold Medallion from the Governor General of Canada, among other recognitions.
Early life
Pyle was born and raised in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. He played basketball beginning at the age of six, continuing the sport through attendance at the University of Toronto. While in college, he studied modern Chinese history and politics, while playing CIS basketball. When it was clear he would not turn pro, he decided to change professions.
Pyle moved to Shanghai, and in 2004 started a career in photography. His work appeared in The New York Times, Time magazine, The Wall Street Journal.
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