Claire Pennell
Claire grew up in the Green Mountains of Vermont where she found an immense love for the wilderness and skiing. After highschool, Claire attended Montana State University where the big mountain access opened up the world of ski mountaineering, rock climbing, and expedition climbing. Claire has lived and worked all over the West as a ski patroller and outdoor educator. She currently spends her off season in Salt Lake City, working as a ski patroller at Snowbird and backcountry skiing and climbing in the Wasatch during her free time.
Climbing Resumé
- Grand Teton, Wyoming (13,775)
- Mt. Buck, Wyoming (11,943) | Winter ascent and ski descent
- Mt. Superior, Utah (11,045) | Multiple winter ascents and ski descents
- Mt. Mitchell, Wyoming (12,487)
- Haute Route Ski Traverse; Chamonix, France
- 22 day glacial traverse in the Chugach Range, Alaska
- Mixed climbing and ski descents in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, France, New Zealand, Montana and Alaska
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- LNT Master Educator
- AIARE Professional Level I
- AMGA SPI Course
