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https://www.rei.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/06/REI-co-op-journal-ben-matthews.png?fit=640%2C640640640Ben is an adventure photographer currently based in the American West. He has a strong passion for the outdoors and keeping our wild places wild. Photography is just one way for Ben to inspire people to get outdoors and explore the beautiful world around them. You can usually find him in the mountains, on the […]