With twenty years experience as a professional adventure guide and instructor and 15+ years leading international adventure expeditions on six continents, Ben Webster has built an enviable reputation for himself. One of the most highly-motivated people you could ever meet, Ben couples superior leadership abilities with elite technical outdoor skills. A published photojournalist and TV producer to boot, Ben is able to create, execute and manifest an idea into reality.
Expedition Leader
Significant Accomplishments
Ben has led numerous climbing expeditions on mountains around the world, either commercially or on assignment.
On top of the World! Ben Webster summits Mt. Everest, May 17, 2000
Summitted Mt. Everest, South Col Route, Nepal, 2000
Summitted Mt. Admirante in the Towers of Paine, Patagonia, Chile, 1996 for Canadian Airlines In-flight magazine
Summitted Mt. Illiampu in Bolivia and descended to the Amazon following the legendary Camion d'Oro trail of the Incas, 1996 for Journey Magazine
Leader of commercial ascents of Mexico's 3 highest peaks 1995-96
First commercial ascent of Mt. Mujollnir, Baffin Island, 1995
First ascent of Southwest Ridge of Mt. Thor in the Arctic Circle (the world's longest free climb) in 1994 for Sunday Sun Magazine
Winter ascent of Mt. Bhagirathis, India, 1988
Owner/operator of adventure school in Alp Maritime, France, 1992
Adventure consultant to the Government of India, 1985-89.
Set up commercial white-water rafting on Upper Ganges River
Led first-descent expeditions on Teesta, Rangit, Manas, Sutlej Rivers
Led diving expedition to Lakshwapdeep, Andaman, Nicobar Islands
Consulted on development of elephant safaris, high-altitude trekking and eco-tourism throughout India
International whitewater guide - Led expeditions on rivers throughout Canada, US, New Zealand, Fiji, Nepal, Africa and Europe.
Produced the Canadian Classics Pro Challenge. The first Canadian professional rafting race. Filmed and produced the race for Canadian TV with coverage in newspapers and magazines across Canada.
Assisted and/or field produced several adventure documentaries including The Man Who Swam Down the Ganges.
