BIOGRAPHY
David grew up skiing in the White Mountains 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 US Marines 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 AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification. 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 the “A” team of Mountain Rescue Service. When Dave isn’t out climbing or guiding people on the cliffs, he enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and sampling new micro-brews. He lives in Conway, NH with his wife Michelle and son Alex.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about what I teach, or are considering taking a course with me please feel free to contact me directly at dlottmann@ems.com. Less personal questions and private bookings can be arranged by calling the Climbing School directly at 800-310-4504.
Hey Dave,
I had a great time with you Wednesday. Dani and I were psyched we didn’t get an ego for an instructor! You were patient, encouraging, informative and FUN. I look forward to taking another class from you, possibly working on technique.? Justin and I try to come up 4-5 days a month all year round so maybe we’ll run into each other. I don’t know if you’re on FB but I’ll have some pics on my page and the EMS-Hyannis page. Thanks again Dave. I’ll highly recommend that people request you although I can’t promise they’ll be as awesome as us:)!
Thanks Danielle,
You ladies were a pleasure to climb with as well. Seems like you’ve known each other for way longer than a month! I am on Facebook, I’ll look for you there. Thank you for the future referrals and I hope I see you and Justin out on the cliffs soon. Be well, -Dave
Hi Dave:
I did an ice class with you in Febuary. I like the cleaner look of your blog. I was hoping to do an outdoor class with you in September but I think that’s on hold. I dislocated my right shoulder mountain biking…hit a deer…well she hit me. Anyway… now I’m aiming to heal up. I’ll be intouch in the winter for more ice.
Hey Edward,
Glad you like the new look. I don’t have too much time to format the blog but wordpress makes it pretty easy to post quickly. Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Did you take the deer to court? Get well soon and looking forward to getting back on the ice with you. If we continue to have this much precip it may be a banner ice year as long as it gets cold!
Thankfully deers are not as litigious as humans. This has been a very wet year. I have a buddy who’s itching to get me up on Whitehorse for some slab time..not alot of shoulder work so maybe in a couple weeks…if it stops raining !
Dave,
my girlfriend Fanny (french) and I had a great time with you in early september. I’ll never forget the feeling of satisfaction from completing the hardest climb (the one with the Brain). Talking with you about life was really just as great. You made it a special experience.
Is there a chance you can post/send pics somehow?
Scott
Hello Scott,
I remember you and Fanny, and the good day we had, but I am afraid I did not remember to take my camera with me that day. I am very sorry I did not get any pictures from that trip! Please accept my apologies, and if we ever climb together again I promise to be on the ball with the photography!
- Sincerely, Dave
Hey Dave!!! Thank you so much for my first time rock climbing. You were an awesome instructor, very patient and professional. I want to go again!!! I think I’m hooked….I’m spreading the word to everyone I know