Backpacking the Wonderland Trail

Kelly Gazarik

2022

Boulder, Colorado

cairn project ambassador kelly gazarik smiles at the camera wearing a melezana sweatshirt with green mountains and blue sky behind her

About Kelly Gazarik

Kelly is a Colorado transplant who grew up on the east coast as part of a very active family. Growing up backpacking, skiing, climbing, and whitewater rafting, leading her first backpacking trip when she was only in high school, and getting more involved with higher peaks in college, Kelly is an avid outdoor enthusiast. Today, she primarily enjoys her time outside through trail running and backpacking, often with friends and her dog, Bear. Kelly also enjoys making pottery in her free time and giving back to STEM communities such as the Society of Women Engineers. 

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