Benjamin Cavett
Job Title
Professional River Guide
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Destinations
Utah
With OARS Since
2025

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
Westwater Canyon Rafting
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
12 (16 during high water)
Yampa River Rafting
Location:
Colorado & Utah
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
7 (10 - 12 during high water)
Green River Rafting through the Gates of Lodore
Location:
Utah & Colorado
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (10 - 12 during high water)