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VIDEO: Kira Brazinski’s Journey Up the Grand Teton

Jul 15, 2020 By: Zack Skovron
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As a born-and-raised Jackson, WY local, Kira Brazinski has been looking at the Grand Teton nearly every day for years and years. And, like many who have the opportunity to see the Grand, she dreamed of one day summiting the peak.

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Born without a left femur, Kira has made a habit of overcoming unique challenges through hard work, dedication, and creative thinking, and the Grand Teton was no different. Join her on the difficult climb in A Grand Journey, a short film from local director and cinematographer Amon Barker.

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What an inspiration to others! This is an example that no matter what the odds are you can still persevere in everything that you do. Congrats to you Kira! Well deserved achievement! Tree Cutting Services

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