Ben Olwell

The military brought Ben to Alaska, where he was stationed in Fairbanks. After serving, Ben transitioned to mountaineering and alpine climbing to pursue mountain guiding as a career. A lifelong skier and avid rock and ice climber, he joined AMS in 2021 and is a guide on Denali and an instructor for a wide variety of our mountaineering courses. Ben lives in Bird, Alaska, and his lifestyle revolves around mountain activities, specifically in Alaska. He finds significant meaning and purpose in the mountains and takes pride in sharing the mountain experience with others. Climbers remark that they appreciate Ben’s approachability and technical competence. His quiet leadership and climbing prowess are an asset to any team he joins.