One year later, Kirchberg was the site of his first two career World Cup wins, as he won events on back-to-back days.

[3] Over his career, Bean placed on the podium at 17 World Cup events, and claimed 4 titles over a 10-year span.

His lone medal at the World Championships came in 2005, when he finished second behind countryman Steve Omischl.

[6] Additionally, Bean competed on the television show "Mantracker" in season 2, episode 8.

He and fellow Olympian Steve Omishl, completed a gruelling 42 km route on foot in the Ontario wilderness over 2 days to beat the star of the show, Terry Grant, and sidekick Phil Lemieux to the finish line.