by Lisa Wilson

3/31/09 1:30 AM

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Bridal Veil Falls is the highest cascade waterfall in Colorado with water falling 365 feet. For the first time in decades, the falls opened this winter for expert only ice climbing this winter. Ben couldn't be stopped from making the climb.

For amazing photos of Bridal Veil Falls please click over to Lisa Wilson's most recent blog. Lisa is a local Telluride blogger and photographer. You can see more of her work at Mountains Rule & Telluride Daily Photo.

Learn more about Ben Clark, who is also a professional guide and instructor with Telluride Adventures:

Ben Clark has summitted 29,035' Mount Everest from the hallowed technical North ridge and sponsored athlete, representing Mountain Hardwear and Garmont. Clark has climbed on 5 continents and is a veteran of multiple seasons in the Himalaya, the Andes and the Alaska Range, as a guide and as an explorer. Clark feels The Colorado Rockies and especially the San Jauns offer the diverse terrain necessary to continue learning and practicing the skill set that makes forays into the great ranges all the more enjoyable.

Sharing the experience with those who are just begginning or looking to build on previous knowledge is a joyous experience. After almost seven years of guiding this rings true for Clark for many reasons, but primarily because after all his experiences and expeditions, he says"The sense of wanderlust in the beginners eye is the same expression I see in myself, trip after trip, climb after climb!" There is no greater joy than experiencing that in the mountains and at the crags and Ben looks forward to counting you as a partner and as a student to both teach and learn from.

Latest Comments

  • Ben

    Ben Clark, is this all smoke and mirrors. I mean really, how good can a banjo player from Tennessee be in the mts?

    Posted by Joe Crocker April, 18 2009 22:42:31

  • From Tennessee to anywhere

    Mr. Clark. You are an inspiration to all of us. Keep doing great stuff and great things will follow. I look forward to all of your adventures with great anticipation and pride. Good luck and God Speed.

    Posted by JDAspen April, 14 2009 01:20:18