Another course has concluded and an interesting week it has been on the mountain. Despite unseasonable conditions and low snow accumulations there were 2 avalanche accidents in Huntington Ravine last week. Details and pictures can be found here:
http://www.mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/search-rescue/2011-2012-summaries/
Here’s some pics from this course:
Some trip planning at PNVC
Reviewing the Avalanche Bulletin for the day
Right before Hermit Lake
Chatting with one of the snow rangers
Taking a closer look at the snow...
About a 32 degree slope...
The view to the east
A mock rescue scenario
1-9-2012 Class
Couple spots left in next weeks course: http://www.emsclimb.com/aiare1.html
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About David Lottmann
David grew up skiing in the Whites and started climbing at a summer camp just north of Mt. Washington when he was 16. Those first couple of years solidified climbing as a lifetime passion. From 1996-2000 he served in the USMC, and spent the better part of those years traveling the globe (18 countries).
After returning to civilian life he moved to North Conway to focus on climbing and was hired in 2004 as a Rock and Ice Instructor. Since then Dave has taken numerous AMGA courses, most recently attaining a Single Pitch Instructor. He has completed a Level 3 AIARE avalanche course, is a Level 2 Course Leader, holds a valid Wilderness First Responder and is a member of Mountain Rescue Service.
When David isn't out guiding he enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, backcountry skiing, trying to cook something new once a week and sampling new micro-brews. He lives in Conway, NH with his wife Michelle and son Alex.
