She is the owner and founder of Athena Rock Climbing, Kelly Fields.
Kelly Fields was Kelly was practically born trad climbing.
Kelly’s real passion has always been for traditional adventure climbing and she has an impressive list of accomplishments and first ascents to her name.
In 2011 Kelly founded Athena Rock Climbing (as Chicks With Nuts), a series of women’s only climbing events designed to help women advance their skills together on the rock.
Kelly now lives the dream guiding for half the year on the east coast and the other half for us in Joshua Tree.
Kelly shared about:
- She started rock climbing at a young age due to her parents’ influence, who were outdoor enthusiasts.
- Kelly took a guide certification course in Joshua Tree, California, and was offered a job by Seth Zaharias of Cliffhanger Guides due to her skills.
- She finds enjoyment in the little things and a deep connection with nature, especially bird activity, as she climbs higher.