Mike Bennett
Originally from upstate New York, Mike grew up playing various sports, hunting and fishing and participating in Boy Scouts. An avid runner, Mike has been racing in long distance events since early high school. After graduating, Mike joined the Marine Corps where he discovered mountaineering while stationed on the west coast. Now residing in Colorado, Mike climbs, skis, and runs as much as possible while working to advance his guiding career through professional development courses.
Climbing Resumé
- Mount Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 11+ summits via Dissapointment Cleaver, Ingrham Direct, Kautz and Emmons
- Mount Hood, Oregon (11,249') | 2 summits via Hogsback
- Cayambe, Ecuador (18,996') | via the Normal Route (Western Glacier)
- Mount Baker, Washington (10,786') | via Coleman Deming and North Ridge
- Mount Adams, Washington (12,281') | via South Climb
- Mount Olympus, Washington (9,573') | via Blue Glacier
- Mount Shuksan, Washington (9,131') | via Fisher Chimneys
- Glacier Peak, Washington (10,541') | via South Side
- Forbidden Peak, Washington (8,815') | via the West Ridge
- Little Tahoma, Washington (11,138') | via Frying Pan/Whitman Glacier
- Mount Washington, New Hampshire (6,288') | via Pinnacle Gully
- Adirondack 46R - Summer, Winter
- All New Hampshire 4000 Footer Club – Single Season Winter
- All Vermont 4000 Footers - Winter
- Colorado 14R – 6/58
- California 14R – 4/15
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AMGA Alpine Guide Course
- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
- American Avalanche Institute Pro 1
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
