Ben has climbed extensively across the North American continent, and is at home on the steep walls of Smith Rock and running morning ski laps on Tumalo Butte.
In the off season, Ben enjoys backcountry skiing and climbing on his local volcanoes, as well as desert cragging at Trout Creek. Ben has been guiding for Timberline Mountain Guides since the spring of 2005, focusing on guiding both rock and alpine climbing.