Ben Wu is a 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:

- Rock Climb: AMGA Certified Rock Guide

- Ice Climb: AMGA Ice Instructor Course

- Alpine Climb: AMGA Advanced Alpine Guide Course/Aspirant Exam

- Backcountry Ski: AMGA Ski Guide Course

- Resort Ski: PSIA Level 2 Ski Movement 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