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Kaiti Kinshella

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My name is Kaiti Kinshella

I am an academic dean, freelance writer, and fact checker based out of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I have written articles for publications like Steamboat Magazine and 5280 Magazine. When I am not writing or teaching and training faculty, I enjoy spending my time outdoors and painting landscapes.

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Past Projects

Below is a selection of my published writing.

Road Trip: Make the Most of Your Ski Pass by Heading to These Out-of-State Resorts, 5280 Magazine

November, 2019

The Epic and Ikon passes provide access to many new and already-paid-for destinations beyond the I-70 corridor. We designed ways for you to tour some of the best.

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The Story Behind a Local Fly-Tying Legend, 5280 Magazine

October 2019

How Charlie Craven was inspired to start creating false fish food.

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How I Fell Hard for Biking, Rova Magazine

April, 2019

When I first moved to Steamboat Springs, I was only interested in skiing. But soon after moving, I was convinced to get a mountain bike. Learning how to bike is one of the most difficult challenges I have faced in a long time. In the end, it taught me preparedness while simultaneously letting go of control. I have the Steamboat trails and community to thank for teaching me these lessons, and making me fall in love with the sport.

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7 Essentials for your Next Hut Trip, Steamboat Chamber

December, 2019

When skiing in the backcountry, it is important to take the essentials with you in order to stay safe out there. For this reason, I wrote an article for Steamboat Magazine that advises people what to bring with them when they ski out of bounds, based off of advice from skiing professionals.

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How Colorado Prepared 10-Year-Old Selah Schneiter for El Capitan, 5280 Magazine

July, 2019

In June, the Glenwood Springs-based climber became the youngest person to climb the Nose on El Capitan. And she couldn't have done it without the help of her father, Mike Schneiter, and a whole host of Colorado climbs.

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Smoak'd Old Fashioned, Steamboat Magazine

February, 2019

Interviewing the lead mixologist. Mark Stanford, of Steamboat's Truffle Pig restaurant was fascinating, as a local and a wannabe foodie. Stanford has created many masterpieces at the restaurant, and his  Smoak'd Old Fashioned leads the pack. Check out the history and process behind the delicious drink here.

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Josephine Lobato’s Award-Winning Embroidery Preserves the Stories of the San Luis Valley, 5280 Magazine

August, 2019

The 84-year-old needlework artist was recently granted the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship from the the National Endowment for the Arts.

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5 Valentine’s Day Dates Worthy of The Bachelor, 5280 Magazine

February 2020

We talked with former contestants of the hit reality show to find the best places for love in Colorado.

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Little Givers Makes a Big Impact, Steamboat Magazine

June, 2023

A small cup of coffee can make a big difference. When Stephany Traylor opened her Steamboat Springs coffee shop, Dusky Grouse, she knew that she wanted to brew beans alongside connection and community. Now, nearly two years since its opening, many of Stephany’s customers see Dusky Grouse in the same light as she does: a space that does so much more than serve lattes. 

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What to Eat at Aurora’s Mango House, 5280 Magazine

October, 2019

From Somali donut holes to spicy Nepalese vegetable curry, there is an array of mouthwatering options at this tucked-away food hall.

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