Benjamin Mitchell
Education
- University of Portland- BA Psychology with Spanish Minor
- Wilderness First Responder
- CPR Professional
- IFMGA/UIAGM Certified Guide
- AMGA Certified Rock Guide
- AMGA Certified Ski Mountaineering Guide
- AMGA Certified Alpine Guide
- AIRIE Level II and III Avalanche Certification
Work Related Experience
- Professional Ski Patrol The Canyons in Park City, UT 2003/04
- Professional Ski Patrol Big Sky Ski Resort, MT 2007/08
- Senior Guide for Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. in Washington and Alaska as well as Internationally 2003-Present
- Guide for Mountain Madness in Washington 2007- Present
- Ski Descents of various Cascade peaks including Rainier, Hood, and Shasta
- Ski touring extensively in the western US
- Season skiing in La Grave and other areas of Alps
- Extensive glacial and high angle rescue experience
- Guide 2009 Ice Axe Antarctica Ski Cruise
- 6 Expeditions to Denali, AK
Interests
- Climbing
- Paragliding
- Speed Flying
- BASE Jumping
- Skydiving
- Running
See what Ben is up to with his blog:
http://www.benmitchellmountainguide.com/
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