Benn Wheeler

I really love it and have lots of fun climbing. I am proud of my skills, and my climbing accomplishments. Climbing keeps me motivated and fit, and the climbing community is just great!

1. What do you do when you are not climbing? (Other hobbies/ sports)

Video-games, school, talk to friends and or girlfriend, and think about climbing.

2. If you had to name one thing that gets you totally psyched about climbing, what would that be?

Seeing a really fun move gets me super psyched to try it!

3. What is the most memorable climb/ boulder problem that you have ever completed or attempted?

I attempted a v8 called “islander” when I was like 10 years old. I can’t forget getting destroyed it, and I haven’t gone back since.

4. Do you have any ongoing projects that are just killing you?

Not really, I just started outdoor climbing seriously.

5. If you never discovered climbing, what would you be doing now?

probably Volleyball, it’s really cool but I don’t have time.

Photo: Wülfgang Schwan

6. Favorite music to send to!?

People saying “cmon”, it sounds like music to my ears.

7. Climber that you most look up to?

Ethan Freudenheim and Zach Galla.

8. Top 3 Climbing locations?

The Red river gorge, The new river gorge, and Haycock.

9. Why do you climb?

I really love it and have lots of fun climbing. I am proud of my skills, and my climbing accomplishments. Climbing keeps me motivated and fit, and the climbing community is just great!