Lignell, Kristen (c. 1965–)
Lignell, Kristen (c. 1965–)
American mountaineer and skier. Name variations: Kristen Lignell-Valdez or Kristen Lignell Valdez. Born c. 1965 in northern Michigan; received RN degree from University of Michigan.
Grew up in northern Michigan; worked as ski model in CA, appeared in Warren Miller movies, and spent summer months as nurse in pediatric ICU; traveled widely to ski including trips to Greece and Kenya; competed in World Extreme championships in Alaska; climbed Denali (2001).
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