Ep 53 Kim Havell - Mountain and Ski Guide, Writer, Mother

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In this episode of the Gnar Stool Podcast, we sit down with the remarkable Kim Havell, a mountain and ski guide, writer, photographer, and mother. Kim shares her unique journey from growing up in urban environments to finding her passion in the mountains.

Kim discusses her early experiences with skiing, the transformative power of the backcountry, and the lessons learned from her time in search and rescue. She opens up about her harrowing Denali expedition, where a near-fatal avalanche taught her invaluable lessons about intuition, communication, and teamwork in high-stakes environments.

As a female guide in a male-dominated field, Kim reflects on the challenges and triumphs she has faced, the importance of mentorship, and how motherhood has shifted her perspective on risk and adventure. She also explores the therapeutic aspects of wo ...