Instructor Bio

Ben is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide, Certified Ski Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide, and is ​proud to be working toward the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association certification. He has ​completed his Pro 2 Avalanche training and is a wilderness first responder. Ben has worked in the mountains of Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Maine, and New Hampshire.
Additionally, he earned a BS in Civil Engineering from UCLA and an MS in Civil Engineering from ​Stanford University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the states of Oregon and ​Massachusetts and worked in the heavy civil construction industry for nearly a decade before ​pursuing a career as a guide.
Credentials and Experience: AMGA Certified Rock Guide, AMGA Certified Ski Guide, AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide, Wilderness First Responder, Professional Level 2 Avalanche Certification