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Ben Koehler, Skowhegan Outdoors Program Coordinator
Ben manages the Skowhegan Outdoors program and leads our team of Outdoor Rec Facilitators. He is from Orono, Maine, where he grew up canoeing and swimming on the Penobscot River. During his time at UMaine Orono studying Mechanical Engineering, he worked summers whitewater guiding on the West Branch of the Penobscot near Millinocket. After graduating Ben traveled west to work two summers teaching whitewater kayaking on the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, spending the winters skiing and working at Alta near Salt Lake City. Ben has also worked as a river boarding guide (swimming down rapids with surf fins and a foam board) in New Zealand before returning to his first love, Maine, and the West Branch of the Penobscot. Ben can often be found snorkeling down the upper Kennebec or hiking in Baxter State Park. He is excited to get the Skowhegan community outside, and can't wait to surf it up on the Skowhegan River Park.
Mitch Buehler, Videographer and SO Basecamp & Gear Library Coordinator
Mitch is originally from Spokane, Washington where he grew up experiencing everything the great PNW outdoors has to offer. Later he would join the US Navy and travel to multiple countries, reigniting his love for all things outdoors before joining Skowhegan Outdoors in June of 2022. Now our basecamp coordinator Mitch handles all gear rental and repairs in basecamp, as well as loves to share his passion for mountain biking with locals through programming with Skowhegan Outdoors. Mitch also has a love for documenting the amazing outdoor experiences offered through Skowhegan Outdoors and Mainstreet Skowhegan, in the form of video production and creation. Come stop by Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water St. (Riverside) and say hello today!