Ben Wu is an Aspirant IFMGA Mountain Guide and photographer; rock/ice/alpine climbing, backcountry/resort skiing, he loves it all. He lives for the never-ending pursuit of technical mastery in the mountains. He is based in Salt Lake UT but spends much of the year guiding and recreating throughout the US (i.e. Tetons WY) and abroad (i.e. Japan).

Certifications:

- Aspirant IFMGA Mountain Guide

- Rock Climb: AMGA Certified Rock Guide

- Alpine Climb: AMGA Aspirant Alpine Guide

- Backcountry Ski: AMGA Aspirant Ski Guide

- Ski Technique Instruction: PSIA Level 2 Ski Technique Instructor

- Avalanche: AAI Professional Level 1

- First Aid: NOLS Wilderness First Responder/CPR

Favorite Climbs:

- The Nose of El Capitan in a Day (onsight w/ aid), Yosemite CA

- Grand Teton Traverse in a Day (onsight), Tetons WY

- Original Route of Rainbow Wall (onsight), Red Rock NV

Favorite Ski Descents:

- Central Mowich Face of Mt Rainier, Cascades WA

- Ford-Stettner Couloir of the Grand Teton in a Day, Tetons WY

- Summit Pyramid of Mt Shuksan in a Day, Cascades WA