Ben is an extraordinary rock climbing instructor. Aside from showing mastery of the art, he has a nice blend of analytical and creative abilities. Prior to instructing, Ben did a thorough diagnosis to see what my skill level and weaknesses were. I find his lesson challenging both physically and mentally. With his teaching, I have not only deepened my understanding of body biomechanics but also started to develop the mental toughness that is required to deal with gravity, make bold moves and recover from errors. While Ben's teaching style is aggressive, he has a sense of humor that makes his tough lesson quite enjoyable. I would frankly never have attempted a hard climb without his insistence. When it is all said and done, the lesson gave me an amazing feeling and I found myself saying, "Oh wow, I didn't know I could do that!"