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Kieran Nay

Mountain Sports Coordinator
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970.943.2091
MFH 177

Education

M.S., Western Colorado University, High Altitude Exercise Physiology, 2023
B.S., Western Colorado University, Exercise Sports Science, 2021

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Biography

How did you discover Western?

I discovered Western as a Freshman, I came here to run on the NCAA cross country team. In time I left that to pursue all of the opportunities that Mountain Sports provides as a trail runner and ski mountaineer.

What are some of the highlights of your career?

I recently graduated Western with a Masters of Science and look forward to contributing back to this great institution.

What excites you most about your field?

The opportunity to provide the same great experiences mountain sports gave me to future and current student athletes at Western!

What is your favorite thing about the Gunnison Valley?

The wild places that we get to call home and the community of people we share them with.

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