# Ben Markhart Mountain Guiding > Rock climbing instruction combines expert avalanche education with hands-on practice in alpine terrain. The atmosphere balances intense learning and lighthearted fun, adapting to skill levels and daily conditions. Participants engage in practical navigation and safety skills guided by highly knowledgeable instructors. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/BenMarkhartMountainGuiding - Phone: +16512615154 - Website: http://www.benmarkhart.com/ ## What it is good for - Fun Activities — 10/10 ## What people say - "I learned practical skills for finding fun riding and cool terrain." ## Good to know - Ben is an extremely qualified guide with a wealth of knowledge in avalanche education. - The course includes two field days that are both fun and educational. - Participants learn practical skills for avalanche terrain assessment and decision making. - Ben emphasizes safety and provides a secure learning environment. - Triggering small slides during the course offers practical learning opportunities. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.