Ben Muhlestein was born and raised in Monticello Utah where he developed a love for all things outdoors. He currently is the Economic Development and Visitor Services Manager for Blanding City where he sees plenty of opportunity for growth both economic and trail-wise. Ben studied both teaching and Recreation Management and has spent time working for an outdoor-focused non-profit, the U.S. Forest Service and Public Education. When not working, he’s usually out of cell service hiking or biking or dirt bike riding somewhere.