Benny is a dedicated alpine climber, expedition leader, and mountain guide based in Alaska. Since leaving a Product Design career in 2016, he has led 30+ expeditions across six continents, specializing in remote Alaskan alpinism. An accomplished mountaineer, Benny has summited K2, Everest, Lhotse, Manaslu, Ama Dablam, and Mount Vinson, and completed multiple first ascents of challenging ice and mixed routes in Alaska and Peru. As a skilled guide, he conducts technical expeditions and works with outdoor brands on product development through rigorous field testing. Certified in wilderness first aid and avalanche safety, Benny combines technical expertise, exploration, and design, driven by a relentless passion for big wild places.