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Kim Havell

Skier // Climber // Backpacker // Hiker // Mountaineer // Trad Climber // AT Skier // Alpine Skier // Camper/Hiker // Trail Runner

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    Kim is an athlete who thrives in the mountains. From Telluride, CO, she is currently based in SLC, Utah. She has skied on all 7 continents, with 1st descents on 4, and adventured in over 50 countries. During her travels, she has climbed and skied big peaks in the Himalaya & the Karakorum, the highest mountains across the US, with 1st descents both at home and abroad including in the Arctic and Antarctic, and filmed with various entities like Powderwhore, Salomon Freeski TV, and Sweetgrass Productions.

    Kim was a 12 yr guide & athlete/ski model for the Telluride Ski Resort. She is currently a live host and an MC for events, and a writer for Powder Mag, The Ski Journal, National Geographic Adventure, Elevation Outdoors, Outside Magazine, Outside TV and more.

    She has been an instructor or guide for the Telluride Alpine Race program, Babes in the Backcountry, Ice Axe Expeditions, San Juan Outdoor School, and H2O heli guides, while also serving on the San Miguel Search & Rescue team (and Advisory Board) for 12 years, with medical and rescue certifications.

    Her sponsors include Salomon Freeski, Black Diamond, Backcountry.com, Osprey Packs, WebIt Designs, SUUNTO, BUFF, Alta, Snowbird, and SMITH Optics.

    More at: http://www.havelltravels.com/about/

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Discrete Banger Pom "on the road" with Sweetgrass in Bolivia

Discrete Banger Pom Beanie

June 30, 2011

june 2011 ski film road tour in South America..great hat for travel, skiing, and fun.

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Salomon Quest 12 Gear Review from Pyramid Peak, Landry Route summit

Salomon Quest Pro Pebax Boot - Men's

June 2, 2011

it was a windy day but here is a gear review of the Quest 12 boot getting ready to ski Pyramid Peak's famous Landry Route on June 1, 2011. The ski was a success and the boots performed great.

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Gear Review of BD Cams from Indian Creek

Black Diamond Camalot C3

May 13, 2011

long time climber at the Creek, Wayne Harney, explains why BD cams are his pro of choice in the desert

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Gear Review of Black Diamond Cams from Indian Creek UT

Black Diamond Camalot C4's

May 13, 2011

long time climber at the Creek, Wayne Harney, explains why BD cams are his pro of choice in the desert

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5.10 Moccasyms in the Black Canyon, CO

Five Ten Moccasym Climbing Shoe - Men's

June 1, 2010

Neil Kauffman talks about his favorite shoe while preparing for "Midsummer Night's Dream"

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salomon XR jacket at the top of Olympus West Slabs, UT

salomon XR jacket at the top of Olympus West Slabs, UT

Salomon XR Jacket - Women's

December 21, 2011

photo: Jim Harris/ www.perpetualweekend.com

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Discrete in Antarctica with BC.com, Howell, & Davenport

Discrete in Antarctica with BC.com, Howell, & Davenport

Discrete Banger Pom Beanie

December 20, 2011

Photo: Jim Harris, PerpetualWeekend.com

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Sara Vera snacks en route to Matthes Crest, Yosemite

Sara Vera snacks en route to Matthes Crest, Yosemite

Osprey Packs Variant 37 Backpack - 2075-2441cu in

September 13, 2011

Variant pack with Cathedral Peak as a background

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Couloir Harness on top of SE French Direct Rte, Huayana Potosi, 20k ft, Bolivia

Couloir Harness on top of SE French Direct Rte, Huayana Potosi, 20k ft, Bolivia

Black Diamond Couloir Harness

July 18, 2011

the perfect harness for a glaciated approach and ski in the Bolivian Andes June 2011

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Orange Half Dome Helmet after skiing Pyramid Peak

Orange Half Dome Helmet after skiing Pyramid Peak

Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet

July 18, 2011

Pete McBride protects his noggin on an ultra classic descent of Pyramid Peak's Landry LIne in the Elk Range of Colorado June 1, 2011

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czars at 20k in Bolivia

czars at 20k in Bolivia

Salomon Czar Ski

July 14, 2011

variable conditions on the French route of Huayana Potosi but czars got'er done- stable platform, good agility with great edging

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James Q Martin in his suppermocc s in Indian Creek, UT

James Q Martin in his suppermocc s in Indian Creek, UT

Five Ten Supermocc Climbing Shoe

May 13, 2011

high performance climbing shoe- toe rand on the entire toe box is brillant- protects and grips in cracks like never before.

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neil kauffman at east animas durango

neil kauffman at east animas durango

Five Ten Moccasym Climbing Shoe - Men's

April 19, 2011

moccasym (w barge cement application)

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moccasyms top out on a freesolo of Cathedral Peak, Yosemite

moccasyms top out on a freesolo of Cathedral Peak, Yosemite

Five Ten Moccasym Climbing Shoe - Men's

April 19, 2011

reliable, versatile, comfortable, performance climbing shoe!

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good trucker hat

good trucker hat

Backcountry.com Emblem Trucker Hat

April 18, 2011

great for pretty much any occasion. great feel. good style. fun.

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Kode Pack for ski mountaineering

Kode Pack for ski mountaineering

Osprey Packs Kode 38 Backpack - 2136-2502cu in

April 18, 2011

the Kode works great for backcountry ski adventures. as seen here in the Why Couloir on the Little Wasatch Ridge, Telluride, CO.

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Elyse Saugstad boots up with her czars

Elyse Saugstad boots up with her czars

Salomon Czar Ski

April 18, 2011

hiking up in the Esplande range Canada for a 1st descent- 182s progressive mount

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Salomon Shogun in the Why couloir , Telluride, CO

Salomon Shogun in the Why couloir , Telluride, CO

Salomon Shogun Ski

January 26, 2011

5'8 female, 140lbs, ski the 173 in the baackcountry and frontcountry- all mountain performance ski

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dependability & fun on the 174s- for the ladies

dependability & fun on the 174s- for the ladies

Salomon Czar Ski

January 24, 2011

am 5'8 and 140lbs..this length is awesome for all mountain performance, as well as a stable platform for airs. photo: CASEY DAY

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Herb Manning hucks it on his Czars

Herb Manning hucks it on his Czars

Salomon Czar Ski

December 29, 2010

Molas Pass, near Silverton..photo: matt lanning

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Zach Templin shredding Bear Creek on his Czars

Zach Templin shredding Bear Creek on his Czars

Salomon Czar Ski

December 29, 2010

cover shot for a calendar for a cause- http://www.powderfactory.com/calendar.html

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Vector at Shisha Pangma Puja ceremony

Vector at Shisha Pangma Puja ceremony

Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch

October 29, 2010

our team's choice for our ski expedition to Shisha Pangma this past fall 2010..the guys have black as in photo above.

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Suunto Vector at Shisha Pangma advanced basecamp

Suunto Vector at Shisha Pangma advanced basecamp

Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch

October 29, 2010

The Vector is superstar Slovenian climber Irena Mrak (pictured) 's choice for her high alitude climbs in Pakistan and Tibet. Here she is on a rest day with her team at 18,500ft on Shisha Pangma fall 2010.

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Dynafit FT z12 on Salomon Shoguns at 7400meters on Shisha Pangma

Dynafit FT z12 on Salomon Shoguns at 7400meters on Shisha Pangma

Dynafit TLT Vertical FT Z12 Binding

October 29, 2010

Dynafit bindings for skiing on Shisha Pangma fall 2010- light, low profile, seriously reliable high performance big mountain binding. Handled hard pack to breakable crust.

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Refueling on a Shish Pangma load haul - 19,500ft

Refueling on a Shish Pangma load haul - 19,500ft

MSR Reactor Stove

October 29, 2010

Andy Tankersley prepping some VIAs with the Reactor after hauling loads through Shisha Pangma's Penitentes from Camp 1.

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Thunder Vest at Shisha Pangma Advanced Base Camp- 18,500ft

Thunder Vest at Shisha Pangma Advanced Base Camp- 18,500ft

The North Face Thunder Down Vest - Women's

October 28, 2010

one of the most reliable layers on this mountain ski journey, this vest was optimal for keeping the core warm.

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Cipher Jacket in Indian Creek

Cipher Jacket in Indian Creek

The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket - Women's

August 18, 2010

Awesome layering or outer jacket for any sport spring, summer, fall.

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Meru Paclite in Morocco

Meru Paclite in Morocco

The North Face Meru Paclite Jacket - Women's

August 17, 2010

a great layering piece, as well as storm protection, for trekking, climbing, and hiking. Wore this jacket almost daily traveling through the country.

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another angle of the Cayenne top

another angle of the Cayenne top

The North Face Cayenne Racerback Sport Tank Top - Women's

August 17, 2010

hula hooping after a hike up Aspen Mtn in the Cayenne Racerback

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Cayenne top in blue

Cayenne top in blue

The North Face Cayenne Racerback Sport Tank Top - Women's

August 17, 2010

Cayenne Racerback in blue- for better visual. In this photo, another sports bra is worn under the tank, though it does have a shelf bra.

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salomon XT Wings up high above Telluride, CO- Ballard Peak

salomon XT Wings up high above Telluride, CO- Ballard Peak

Salomon XT Wings 2 GTX Trail Running Shoe - Women's

August 16, 2010

Excellent performance in peak bagging, scree, ridge traverses.

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Tech Amphibian scrambling out of the Black Canyon

Tech Amphibian scrambling out of the Black Canyon

Salomon Tech Amphibian 2 Shoe - Women's

July 8, 2010

enough traction and the perfect weight to use as an approach and exit shoe..and it handles run-off and wet conditions extremely well- fast drying.

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Corsa Nanotech on a ski tour- North Lookout Peak, San Juans

Corsa Nanotech on a ski tour- North Lookout Peak, San Juans

CAMP USA Corsa Nanotech Ice Axe

July 7, 2010

perfect size, weight and function to bring along when taking on the unknown

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Armour protection in the Black Canyon of Colorado

Armour protection in the Black Canyon of Colorado

CAMP USA Armour Helmet

July 7, 2010

great helmet for long days of climbing..solid protection and lightweight construction.

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Camelbak Luxe in the High Sierra- Cathedral Peak

Camelbak Luxe in the High Sierra- Cathedral Peak

CamelBak L.U.X.E. Hydration Pack - Women's - 520cu in

July 6, 2010

light and fast pack, with lots of hydration, for high adventure scrambles and climbs

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Luxe in action scrambling out of the Black Canyon

Luxe in action scrambling out of the Black Canyon

CamelBak L.U.X.E. Hydration Pack - Women's - 520cu in

May 28, 2010

Perfect pack, and hydration system, for long days out..really comfortable and fits well to form.

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the red lady's Luxe

the red lady's Luxe

CamelBak L.U.X.E. Hydration Pack - Women's - 520cu in

May 28, 2010

loading up the Luxe for a long day of climbing in the Black Canyon, CO- perfect size for the bare necessities and weight considerations for a day on the wall.

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Suunto Lumi ski touring in Morocco

Suunto Lumi ski touring in Morocco

Suunto Lumi Altimeter Watch

May 6, 2010

Photo: Kristoffer Erickson

high performance, low profile

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a close up of the Ravenous

a close up of the Ravenous

Columbia Ravenous Trail Running Shoe - Women's

May 6, 2010

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Salomon Czars ski touring in Morocco

Salomon Czars ski touring in Morocco

Salomon Czar Ski

April 13, 2010

Chris Rubens ski tours for some corn ..with Dynafit bindings on his Salomon Czars in Africa..high performance ski with great versatility from pow to corn to hardpack.

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the Czars take flight with zach templin on Molas Pass, CO

the Czars take flight with zach templin on Molas Pass, CO

Salomon Czar Ski

March 10, 2010

a day out with Silverton Powdercats photo: kim havell

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Matt Steen loads up the Rockers

Matt Steen loads up the Rockers

Salomon Rocker Ski

March 10, 2010

pic of the Rockers.. up close on a Molas Pass Silverton Powdercat adventure

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tony jakob on his rockers

tony jakob on his rockers

Salomon Rocker Ski

March 10, 2010

shot of the Rockers under foot- Molas Pass, CO with Silverton Powdercats

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