Ben Weaver

Ben began his lifelong pursuit of mountain adventures in the Adirondacks and White Mountains. After College he loaded up and moved west to continue that pursuit in the Pacific Northwest’s Volcanoes and the North Cascades. Over the past 15-20 years he has spent time skiing and climbing in Alaska, Europe, South America, and all over the major mountain ranges of the American West. He has worked as a professional ski patroller, mountain/ski guide, and AIARE course leader/instructor for the past 10 years. Additionally, he has spent a handful of spring climbing seasons migrating north to Alaska to work as a Volunteer with the Denali Climbing Rangers.

He is a Board member for the Denali Rescue Volunteers. Ben is a Wilderness First Responder, AIARE Level III certified, and is an AIARE Level 1 and Level 2 Course Leader. He also has successfully completed the AMGA Aspirant level ski guide training. Ben also holds a Master’s Degree in Anesthesia and works as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist when not in the mountains.