About The Author

Benjamin Smith

Ben Smith is a rock climber and climbing coach from the Alexandria, VA area. He spends most of his time outdoors, riding his bike, climbing, and reading. He aspires to work in climbing advocacy when he is older, specifically in protecting public climbing access and stopping the destruction of national park land. He enjoys traveling and wants to climb the famous Desert Gold Crack Climb one day. His primary goal in life is to take every day as it comes at him and make the most out of the expiriences and moments that come his way.