Kelly Halpin, mountain runner and artist

The Adventure Stache

Payson McElveen

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4.9 • 727 Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2019

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

Kelly Halpin is a mountain runner with multiple fastest known times on some the toughest and most remote routes in the country. She specializes in solo, unsupported challenges in and around her home territory in Grand Teton National Park, and often combines her running with professional level rock climbing. In addition to running and climbing, Halpin is an accomplished snowboarder and horseback rider, and has worked as an artist and illustrator for companies such as ESPN, Powder Magazine, and...

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0:00.0	When you're alone in nature against the elements all by yourself without aid stations,
0:06.0	you have these very, very authentic experiences that you can't have when you're with a crew of people
0:13.9	or in an artificial environment.
0:16.5	And I really enjoy seeking those out and exploring that area because it feels authentic to me
0:24.9	and real and spiritual in sense.
0:27.2	And I feel the most alive when I'm in those scenarios.
0:29.8	And I'm actually usually quite euphoric.
0:32.5	And I know that sounds crazy.
0:34.0	Maybe I am crazy.
0:34.8	I don't know.
0:35.7	But I have these like moments of absolute bliss and joy when I'm in these absolutely real authentic experiences because that's real life and there's nothing artificial about it.
0:46.6	It's showtime, everybody.
0:48.8	Showtime!
0:51.4	You've been living in the dream world, Neil.
0:58.0	This is the world as it exists today. Life moves pretty fast.
1:02.0	You don't stop and look around once in a while. You could miss it.
1:06.0	Listen, we're talking about practice.
1:10.0	Repeat on the dude's room. Donnie, you're out of your element. Listen, we talk about practice.
1:12.4	Repeat on the dude's room.
1:14.2	Donnie, you're out of your element.
1:17.6	I see. You think this has nothing to do with you.
1:21.6	Don't ever trash talk black Jesus.
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