Benjamin Cavett

Job Title

Professional River Guide

Pronouns

He/Him/His

Destinations

Utah

With OARS Since

2025

Benjamin Cavett

Hometown

Mankato, MN

Current Location

Big Sky, MT

Offseason Gig

Freestyle, Alpine, Telemark Ski Instructor

About me

When I tele ski, I sometimes strap frisbees to my hands so when I carve low, I can drag my whole body over the piste.

The Best Part of My Job

Getting to share the love of the outdoors with people who sometimes don't interact with it.

How I found OARS

I saw a wooden dory trip on the Grand Canyon and thought they were the real deal.

My Favorite Spot on the River/Outdoors

My favorite hike is the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone because you get to see some legendary Class V rapids and camp right next to a natural spring-fed lake with no one around.

My Favorite Trip Memory

Pulling a Grand Canyon permit and rowing my parents down along with my friends.

Favorite River Tradition

First person to see a bat each night gets 3x to make someone dance.

I Can’t Live Without

Sun protection and friends.

My Fun Fact

I got scuba certified at 13.

Meet me on these adventures

Landscape view of the Yampa River in Utah.

Yampa River Rafting

4 or 5 Days 4.93 (59)

Location: Colorado & Utah
Adventure Level: Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age: 7 (10 - 12 during high water)

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