Andrew Ryeland

Bear Claw Tours Inc.

Andrew is the founder and majority shareholder of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Adventure company specializing in guided tours, training courses and rentals in the Parry Sound region. Overseeing explosive growth, product introduction, marketing and vertical integration with existing tourism infrastructure, he has successfully capitalized on the ATV phenomenon and public appetite for eco-based experiences. He has served and introduced over 2,500 customers to the sport of ATVing in a high value commercial setting attracting both corporate and individual clients.

Andrew possesses extensive professional experience in concept development and communications and is currently exercising those skills in two major areas – technology and economic development while specializing in outdoor adventure tourism. With over 40 years of hands on experience in trails-based outdoor adventure (i.e. hiking, canoeing, snowmobiling and ATVing) Andrew brings his sound business principles to the mentorship program.

He continues to have a profound interest in technology, particularly in the development of communication tools such as wireless internet, instant messaging, broadband and peer-to-peer networking. He is also an early adopter and architect of internet applications and continuing protagonist for “pushing the envelope". Andrew enjoys numerous outdoor activities from canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, and ATVing. For more information about Andrew Ryeland please visit his website at www.ryeland.com.