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Kelly grew up in Jackson WY with the Tetons and National Forest as her playground. She began climbing at age 6 which led to lifelong love for the sport. Kelly began competing in bouldering competitions while in college in Los Angeles, winning multiple firsts in the Advanced Women’s Division. After graduating she moved back home to Jackson where she pursued snowboarding on a competitive level until 2012 when she blew her knee on her home mountain. Ironically, the injury inspired Kelly to begin trail running and pursuing human powered endurance pursuits in the mountains.
Today Kelly is an avid mountain runner and adventurer, merging her passions for running, climbing, and exploring remote and wild places. She enjoys the challenge of pushing herself mentally through difficult endurance feats, typically solo and unsupported. When she is not outside, Kelly maintains a career as a professional illustrator with artwork inspired by her time in nature.
Client: Black Diamond @blackdiamond
Athlete + Artist: Kelly Halpin @kyehalpin
Producer: Gareth Leah @gazleah
Director: Gareth Leah @gazleah
Director of Photography: George Bruce Wilson @threepeakfilms
2nd Cam: Gareth Leah @gazleah
Drone: Gareth Leah @gazleah
Editor: George Bruce Wilson @threepeakfilms
Photographer: Christian Adam @christian_adam_
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