Matt Kelly
Growing up in Minnesota, Matt grew up ski racing, running, and generally spending as much time outside with his friends as possible. The mountains brought him to Bozeman, Montana where he completed his degree in Snow Science and developed a love for moving around in big alpine landscapes. Like many Snow Scientists Matt took the scenic route through his degree, taking a number of winters off to explore the mountains on skis and work his way up into a ski guiding position at Cascade Powder Guides. Looking to expand his passion for sharing outdoors experiences with others into the summer months, Matt joined the crew at RMI. Matt currently resides somewhere between Bozeman, the Tetons, and the Cascades where he enjoys maps, books, cheese, and strong black coffee.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410’) | via the Emmon’s Glacier route
- Mt. Baker, Washington (10,786’) | via the Coleman Demming route
- Grand Teton, Wyoming (13,775’) | 9 summits via 7 different routes up to 5.10a
- Mt. Shuksan, Washington (9,131')
- Forbidden Peak, Washington (8,816')
- Eldorado Peak, Washington (8,868) | ski descent in winter
- Dragon Tail Peak, Washington (8,842) | via the Triple Couloirs route
- Various ascents of alpine rock routes across Montana and Wyoming
- Various ski descents across Montana, Wyoming, and Washington
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- American Avalanche Association Professional Level I
- Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor
