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, MT05-2025
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