Author Archives: David Lottmann

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.

AIARE 1 Avalanche Course 3/8/13 – 3/10/13

Posted on March 11, 2013

“Spring is in the air” would be a common theme as we hit near record highs during our 8th AIARE 1 Avalanche Course of the season which concluded today. Despite the warm temperatures our snow-pack is certainly still dynamic as … Continue reading →

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AIARE 1 Avalanche Course 3/1/13 – 3/3/13

Posted on March 5, 2013

Last Friday, March 1st, we started another 3-Day AIARE 1 course. March 1st seems to be a dangerous day, as just 2 years ago a very experienced skiier took a huge ride in Gulf of Slides. This year a very experienced … Continue reading →

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AIARE 1 Avalanche Course, 2/22/13 – 2/24/13

Posted on February 25, 2013

Conditions over the last few days were perfect for another AIARE 1 Avalanche Course. Over a foot of new snow had fallen over the week and on Friday we gathered at the AMC Highland Center in Crawford Notch to begin the 3-Day … Continue reading →

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AIARE 2 Avalanche Course, 2/15/13 thru 2/18/13

Posted on February 20, 2013

Yesterday concluded this season’s AIARE 2 Course. I was super stoked to facilitate this advanced avalanche course, “Analyzing Snow Stability And Avalanche Hazard”. We had 2 EMS School Guides from Lake Placid, Matt Weich and Jack Lane, new EMS Schools North Conway guide … Continue reading →

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Sharktooth Longneck Pro T Shovel Review

Posted on February 13, 2013

A couple weeks ago I received a Brooks-Range Sharktooth Longneck Pro T Shovel to test from our Tech Sport buyer at Eastern Mountain Sports. The fact I was given this shovel to test has in no way influenced my opinion … Continue reading →

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AIARE 1 Course, Lake Placid, NY

Posted on February 11, 2013

Last night I got home after conducting an AIARE 1 Course with fellow guide and manager of our Lake Placid EMS Schools location, Dan Sandberg over in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. It was great to work with Dan … Continue reading →

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Ice Climbing 201

Posted on February 3, 2013

Today I had the pleasure of taking former AIARE student Ben, and new climbers Ian and Brian out for a day of multi-pitch ice climbing as part of their 3 Day Accelerated Mountaineering Program. Knowing popular routes would be a … Continue reading →

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2 Day Private Ice Climbing

Posted on February 2, 2013

A couple years ago I introduced brothers Greg and Chris to ice climbing during a 2 Day Winter Mountaineering course. That trip report is here. Two weeks later Greg came back and climbed Hitchcock Gully with me, trip report here. … Continue reading →

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EMS Men’s Helix Bib Pants Review

Posted on January 28, 2013

Eastern Mountain Sports recently provided me with a pair of EMS Men’s Helix Bib Pants for the guiding work I do out of our North Conway, NH climbing school location. The fact these were given to me have not influenced … Continue reading →

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AIARE 1 Avalanche Course 1/25/13 – 1/27/13

Posted on January 28, 2013

Yesterday wrapped up the 3rd avalanche course of the season and the first course with recently AIARE 1 instructor certified EMS Schools Guide Mike Lackman co-teaching. Mike had joined me for the Instructor Training Course in Stevens Pass a few … Continue reading →

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