Kitty Calhoun

My name is Kitty Calhoun.  I grew up in N.C. and went to school at UVM to
pursue skiing.  I got tired of standing in lift lines so I took up ice
climbing.  One thing led to another and I ended up becoming an alpinist and
guiding in less developed countries for AAI.  On my time off, I climbed the
Cassin on Denali, Bouchard Route on Chacraraju, West Pillar of Makalu,
attempted a new route on Thelay Sagar, etc, etc.

Now my major motivation is to learn new skills as I push my technical
abilities, on rock and ice.  My more recent ascents include a new route on
Middle Triple Peak, the Diamond on Mt.Kenya, and the Nose and Salathe on El
Cap with other women.  Climbing at my limits keeps me humble.  I am trying
to lose the judgmental attitude and focus instead on my connections with
other people and the environment.

I am an ambassador for Patagonia, guide for Chicks with Picks, and look
forward to time spent with Jay Smith and my son, Grady.  My latest project
is developing a new slide show, "Last Ascents" about routes I've done that
may never see a repeat due to global warming.