The Current Ryan Wedding: From champion snowboarder to FBI's most wanted
Nov 25, 2025
Jesse Hyde, an investigative journalist and author with over a decade of experience covering Ryan Wedding, discusses the dramatic transformation of the Olympic snowboarder into one of the FBI's most wanted criminals. Hyde reveals the shocking allegations surrounding Wedding, including orchestrating murder and running a billion-dollar drug empire. He delves into Wedding's privileged background, his motivations, the Sinaloa cartel's alleged protection, and the ongoing hunt that remains frustratingly elusive for authorities.
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Privilege Doesn't Preclude Crime
- Ryan Wedding defies common drug-trafficking stereotypes because he came from wealth and privilege.
- Jesse Hyde says his case shows desperation isn't the only path into the drug trade.
Fearless Snowboarder Turned Grow-Operator
- Wedding exhibited fearlessness from youth, excelling in high-speed snowboard racing without hesitation.
- Hyde recounts this trait as central to how Wedding engaged in risky criminal activity like a large Vancouver grow-op.
Prison Used To Rebuild The Network
- While imprisoned after a San Diego arrest, Wedding allegedly used his time to build connections and plan a return.
- The FBI agent told Hyde Wedding prepared to restart operations immediately upon release.