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Matthew Kelly

Bozeman

Summary

Matt is passionate about the snow, water, and climate of the alpine environment. Matt's motivating interest of study is to use and develop his understanding of the fundamental concepts of Earth Science to make observations, and ask questions about the landscapes around him, before applying quantitative methods of spatial analysis to arrive at answers.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Soil Surveyor

Childs Geoscience Incorporated
Bozeman
09.2025 - Current
  • Collected soil samples along GPS transects near Avon, MT.

Mountain Guide

Rainier Mountaineering Incorporated
Ashford
05.2025 - Current
  • Guided clients to the summits of Mt Rainier and Mt Baker.
  • Spent an exceptional amount of time in heavily glaciated environments.

Mover

Mountaineer Moving
Bozeman
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated moves in and out of residential and commercial spaces.
  • Worked with people from a wide variety of social/economic backgrounds.

Ski Guide

Cascade Powder Guides
Steven's Pass
01.2022 - Current
  • Guided clients through backcountry avalanche terrain.
  • Participated in daily am/pm meetings assessing the current state of the snowpack and selecting terrain for the day.
  • Conducted daily observations of snow and wrote avalanche forecasts.

Research Assistant

Montana State University
Bozeman
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted Josh Lipkowitz with study design and observations of wet snow for his master's thesis during the winter of 2023.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences - Snow Science

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
05-2025

Professional Level I Certification -

American Institute of Avalanche Research And Edu
01-2023

Skills

  • Avalanche forecasting
  • Spatial analysis within ArcGIS Pro and Python
  • GPS mapping
  • Familiar with basic techniques of climate modeling
  • Traveling and guiding others within the realms of alpine rock, glaciers, and backcountry ski terrain
  • Surveying snow and soil within the backcountry
  • Public speaking
  • Experienced at working within and leading teams of individuals from diverse backgrounds

Timeline

Soil Surveyor

Childs Geoscience Incorporated
09.2025 - Current

Mountain Guide

Rainier Mountaineering Incorporated
05.2025 - Current

Mover

Mountaineer Moving
01.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Montana State University
01.2023 - 04.2023

Ski Guide

Cascade Powder Guides
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences - Snow Science

Montana State University

Professional Level I Certification -

American Institute of Avalanche Research And Edu
Matthew Kelly