Name and nickname(s):
Ben Wheeler (Ben Wah)

Age:
Guess

First time on skis:
9

Hometown:
Bridgton, Maine

Why Snowbird:
I came here to compete in Freestyle Moguls and ended up freeskiing full time. You can’t beat the vertical!

Favorite run at Snowbird:
Baldy (North), Thunder Bowl

Inside tip for skiing Snowbird:
Be nice

If I could ski with any three people (living or deceased) at Snowbird I would choose:
Molly Baker, Carlo T, and You!

If I wasn’t a pro skier I’d be:
Skiing still, skateboarding

Something people would be surprised to know about me:
I get mad

I’m inspired by:
Rocky Balboa

Best mountain culture slang word or phrase:
SICK

What you’ll find on my nightstand:
All kinds of stuff

To unwind, I…
dine at one of Snowbird’s fine establishments!

Grape Nuts or Lucky Charms?
Lucky Charms, they’re always after me Lucky Charms!

Look for me shredding in:
Powder Photo Annual 08, The Waiting Game, Stimulus, Rush HD

This athlete brought to you by:
Snowbird, Dynastar, Smith