Andrew Bennett
Andrew considers himself lucky to have found the magical world of climbing and mountaineering while studying geology at the University of Washington. From early on Andrew realized he enjoyed climbing rocks far more than studying them. One thing led to another and he found himself climbing mountains further from home. After spending time on a particularly long climbing trip that took him to New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Asia he decided it was time to come back to apply the skills and knowledge he acquired as a guide in his home range. Andrew has worked as a guide for Alpine Ascents for 5 seasons. Andrew loves all types of climbing and enjoys sharing the mountains with people new to these wild environments. These days Andrew calls Leavenworth Washington home. When not in the mountains you can find him chasing sunshine with his girlfriend and dog, Sol.
Take 5 with the Guide
If you could only take one album on an expedition…
The Dark Side of the Moon
Guilty Pleasure
Dessert before dinner
Dream rope team / climbing partner for your dream climb?
Denali with my Dog
If you could be stuck with anyone (past or present) at base camp for a week
Morgan Freeman and his soothing voice
What’s always in your snack bag?
Bag Salads and Gummie bears
Significant Ascents
2 Guided Denali West Buttress Expeditions
25+ Guided Ascents of Rainier via 3 routes
Mont Blanc, France
Mt Aspiring, New Zealand
Pico de Orizaba, Mexico
Splitboard Descent Mt. Rainier
Numerous Splitboard Descents of Cascade Volcanoes
Sendero Luminoso 5.12+ Mexico
South Howser Tower, BC
North Ridge Mt Stuart
Mt Shuksan
Numerous Rock and Ice Ascents in the Western US
Numerous rock climbs in Asia, South America and Europe
Certifications
Apprentice Alpine Guide
Leave No Trace Trainer
The quality of the guides and expedition were excellent, even extraordinary. I liked the particular emphasis on climber safety and all decisions were made with climber safety as first priority.
