Elite Custom Adventures - Henderson, Nevada

Jason Bohnenstiehl

When my friend Ryan and founder of ECA asked me if I wanted to experience the trip of a lifetime I said yes and he was there every step of the way, pun intended. I was treated to all the pre-trip planning necessary to ease my apprehension and inform me on what to expect. Whether it was physical or mental training to equipment prep or dietary suggestions. Ryan was informative and reassuring.

During our adventure Ryan not only guided our hikes, he taught me about geology and altitudinal zonation. I'm a self proclaimed nerd so I loved this stuff. We talked about life, we sang at the top of our lungs, met some really cool people and became one with nature.

Although having my good friend as a guide was integral to my trip it was more than that. This review is also about deciding to go on amazing backcountry hikes that very few people can say they have conquered. I experienced a lot of firsts on this trip that will encourage and guide me in the future. It truly was an emotional, spiritual, physical, and an amazing time. Having Elite Custom Adventures and Ryan by my side was the cherry on top.

Atom

Ryan not only has an incredible ability to capture stunning moments in nature through his photography, he also created a custom trip that allowed us to experience these moments personally. We've never had anyone take so much time and effort to create an absolutely breath-taking adventure that we will never forget. We can't wait to take another journey with him and experience the less traveled roads and hidden gems away from all the traditional tourist traps.

Brent Asay

Ryan’s photography has always wowed me over the years, and to finally get to discover the locations he has captured and to watch a master at his work, is an experience I will be inspired by for many years to come. This is a photographer’s dream master class full of landscapes, long exposers, location scouting, and truly capturing the light. I highly recommend Ryan and his services if you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime.

Meghan Cady

Ryan was amazing. The trip to Death Valley was a bucket list item for us, and he knocked it out of the park. The pictures were fantastic and we got them much faster than we thought we would. We are already considering hiring again for another adventure. Ryan is just a great person, and was very patient and accommodating.

Matthew Bowden

I have been overall impressed by the quality of Ryan and his team. Throughout the journey Ryan was always quick to respond and provided well thought out answers to all my questions. I am quite the stickler for details and found that each concern I raised was promptly resolved. Whenever there was a hiccup in the programming Ryan and his team accepted my feedback gracefully and immediately implemented it where feasible. From a personality perspective, I found Ryan charming and good natured. I would highly recommend his services to friends and family.

Evan Hattan

Ryan and custom elite adventures do amazing work. The experience and unbelievable documentation with artistic photography are unlike any other outdoor adventure service I have ever used. Highly recommended.

Richmond Chaffin

Ryan has travelled the country as an expert on national parks, photography, & business. He also happens to be a wonderful, sincere person. Can’t wait to travel again and book an adventure! -RC

Alex Angelillo

Ryan M. at ECA combines his years of personal backcountry experience with a master eye for capturing high quality photos, and he’s sure to provide an unforgettable experience on an expedition into our treasured national parks.