Kelsey Rex is a climber, trail runner, aspiring mountain guide and cat mom living in the north country of New Hampshire (land of the Abenaki and Wabanaki). She has sent rock climbs up to 5.12, become comfortable leading waterfall ice climbs up to grade 4+ and has held multiple Fastest Known Times in the White Mountains of NH. In addition to piecing together different part-time jobs, Kelsey is a climbing guide at Cathedral Mountain Guides and secretary of the Mount Washington Valley Climbers' Cooperative. She is passionate about being a part of a small mountain town community, promoting body positivity within the climbing scene, and fostering a more welcoming and inclusive space for underrepresented populations at the crags of New Hampshire.
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Hosts: Sarah Casto, Rich Ouellette & Michelle Bourget
Producers: Sarah Casto and Michelle Bourget
Music: Mara Brown
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