Traveling and exploring from birth, Shelly was born on her parent’s 42' wooden ketch, in Curacao, Netherland Antilles, during their circumnavigation of the globe. Her love for the outdoors grew when her family later moved to Mammoth Mountain, California. Shelly attended Brooks Institute for photography and has since worked for many northwest outdoor brands, sharing her love for the outdoors and travel. She now resides in Portland, Oregon, with her partner in business and life, Kipp Hinkley and 9-year-old daughter Stella James. REI Member since 2017.