Ninety One Lines: Skiing the Presidentials with Ryan DeLena

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We’re launching Season 3 with a bang—and a blizzard.

In this premiere episode, we sit down with Ryan DeLena, the first person to ski all 91 lines in the Presidential Skiing guidebook, and the star and co-creator of the new documentary NINETY ONE, set to release this February 2026.

Ryan shares stories from his time navigating the moody terrain of New Hampshire’s Presidential Range, what it took mentally and physically to complete this historic project, and the many personalities of Mount Washington—from brutal whiteouts to bluebird perfection.

We also go deeper into Ryan’s co-authorship of the memoir Without Restraint with his father, and his advocacy work with the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint, helping to reform treatment of neurodiverse youth in schools and institutions.

This conversation covers everything from glacier skiing in Ecuador to personal growth, mental endurance, and the unseen side of mountain mastery.

Topics Covered:

• The making of NINETY ONE and filming in extreme winter conditions
• Why the Presidentials are more emotional than you think
• Lessons from skiing the Arctic, Antarctic, and the Equator
• Co-writing a powerful memoir with his father
• Ryan’s advocacy in education reform and neurodiversity
• The tools, mindset, and humility needed to endure the mountains

Follow Ryan on Instagram @extreme_ryan_delena

Watch for the release of NINETY ONE coming soon on YouTube and at select film festivals.

This podcast embarks on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.