Name:	Kelly Raymond
Birthdate:	November 30, 1966
Birthplace:	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Residence:	Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Family:	Wife Heather, daughter Jessica.
Education:	OAC, pre-university program in Canada
Occupation:	Restaurant manager; ice climbing guide
Personal Hero:	Alex Lowe
Accomplishments:	Partnered with Ed Hommer on a successful summit of Mt. McKinley, 1999
How long I’ve been a mountain climber:	11 years
How I became interested in mountain climbing:	As a youngster, my mom would take me to local crags and I would scramble on them.
How I became part of this expedition:	I have been involved in this expedition since the very beginning.
Goals for the expedition:	A safe summit for everyone; a safe return home; have some fun.
What the expedition means to me:	Overcoming lifeÍs obstacles.
How I know Ed Hommer:	Ed is my main climbing partner.
Childhood memory:	Long walks in the forest with my mom and my brother.
Hobbies:	Cross country skiing, mountain biking and swimming
Favorite Book:	The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Favorite Food:	Cheesburgers
Favorite TV Show:	MASH
Favorite Music:	Sammy Haggar
Favorite Movie:	“Beau Geste” and “The Man Who Would Be King”