dave schultz

Hi, I am going out this weekend, weather and conditions depending, on Friday, Sat, and Sun, and am looking for a partner who can commit to any or all of those days. Not exactly sure what the objectives will be. I am cofortable leading rock and ice, plus any mountaineering with or without skis. I am flexible for either day trips or overnights. What is your glacier traval and crevasse resucue experiance? Dave

very cool report, glad someone is getting out and climbing. I am looking for a partner to get out on anything on the 23rd to 25th. But good to know if I can't find anyone I can head up to the washington pass area and climb this. how much more snow do you think will be needed before skiing that area?

If conditions are good for skiing up in that area, I will be down for skiing as much that is skiable during the 23rd - 25th if I can find some partner(s) to join me ...

I would like to head out there and tag some lines when there is enough snow to ski it, unfortunately I can't head out there until Friday the 23rd - so if you're game for that we can probably work something out. Dave

Hi Everyone, I have the 23rd through the 25th off. I am comfortable skiing, climbing rock, climbing ice, and everything in between. Looking for anyone to partner up for whatever the weather lets us go after. The more experianced you are, the better, but as long as you can safely belay we should be in buisness. I am in Everett, but willing to go as far as far south as Mt Hood or as far north as Joffre Peak. Wherever conditions are right. Thanks, Dave

Maybe its just me ... but the article doesn't really say anything usefull. Does it interfere with sending your signal (ie you're buried and can't do anything) or does it interfere with receiving a signal (ie you're searching and can turn your phone off and relocate your digital camera)?

how was the scratching? Any ice at all, or just rock climbing with tools? If you're game, I'll be around starting this coming Monday. Dave

what is the 10 degree trail on Pilchuck Lookout? Is that the only trail heading up to the lookout? I have never been there, but am definitely looking for ANY ice to climb. Any reports of ice in the Snowqualime area? Thanks in advance. Dave

I have never had a problem with my skis in Colorado or the NE, but never really got into significant powder or massive amounts of new and fresh snow. My current skis are 125-81-111 (184cm Sportiva GT with AT tech bindings) and 132-90-119 (186cm BD Aspect with tele bindings) ... just curious how wide people end up needing to go. The AT will be used almost exclusively for backcountry touring and ski mountaineering; while the tele will be 50-50 between touring and resort, not much ski mountaineering with the tele set up. I was looking at another pair of skis with a fatter base, something like 135-105-125 (188cm Sportiva Hi5)but wasn't sure if those would even be wide enough to be "wide" or is something more like 145-117-135 (188cm BD Megawatt) going to fit the bill. I am an aggressive skier, about 6'0'' and 185lbs. Thanks Dave

Looking for someone for the 23rd to the 25th ... not sure the objective as it will be weather dependent. But anything from local ice climbing to possible rainier bid to cold alpine rock. Let me know. I'll be leaving from Everett Dave

Thanks for the condition pic. Much appreciated.

So with relatively poor snow coverage in Nov ... at what point will the snow coverage be good enough for bigger backcountry tours (estimate based on past experiance)? What is the best outdoor addiction for this shoulder season then? I am new to the area and this will be my first rodeo in the PNW. I am comfortable skiing, rock and ice climbing, or mountaineer. I would prefer to ski, but if that's not the best choice what would be the best? Off season rock? I hear the ice is unreliable, so how about routes on Baker and Rainier? Thanks

Hi Everyone, I am looking for a partner and/or information about the Ptarmigan Traverse. I know it's been done in a day, and can take as long as you want it to take. I am looking for someone to do it during one of the following times: (1) a random weekend, after Thanksgiving (obviously would be looking to go really fast) (2) the Thanksgiving weekend (a little slower pace than the random weekend) (3) between 28 Dec and 10 Jan to take as many days as required. Obviously skiiing is the only way to go, so if you're interested please let me know, or if you have any information about what the conditions might be like. I would be grealty appreciative. daveschultz125@gmail.com Thanks, Dave

Hi Everyone, I am looking for a partner and/or information about the Ptarmigan Traverse. I know it's been done in a day, and can take as long as you want it to take. I am looking for someone to do it during one of the following times: (1) a random weekend, after Thanksgiving (obviously would be looking to go really fast) (2) the Thanksgiving weekend (a little slower pace than the random weekend) (3) between 28 Dec and 10 Jan to take as many days as required. Obviously skiiing is the only way to go, so if you're interested please let me know, or if you have any information about what the conditions might be like. I would be grealty appreciative. daveschultz125@gmail.com Thanks, Dave

Hi Everyone, I am looking for a partner and/or information about the Ptarmigan Traverse. I know it's been done in a day, and can take as long as you want it to take. I am looking for someone to do it during one of the following times: (1) a random weekend, after Thanksgiving (obviously would be looking to go really fast) (2) the Thanksgiving weekend (a little slower pace than the random weekend) (3) between 28 Dec and 10 Jan to take as many days as required. Obviously skiiing is the only way to go, so if you're interested please let me know, or if you have any information about what the conditions might be like. I would be grealty appreciative. daveschultz125@gmail.com Thanks, Dave

Sounds like an awesome trip, can't make it to AK but I would be down for some climbing while I am around mid-Nov through mid-January. daveschultz125@gmail.com

Sounds like an awesome trip, can't make it to AK but I would be down for some climbing while I am around mid-Nov through mid-January. daveschultz125@gmail.com

Sportiva TC Pro is perfect. But expensive.

Man, I was up to try this route this past weekend and will not be back until mid-November. I hope you find someone to go with you.

Hi - Partner can't make it today (Sunday). Looking to climb anything anywhere ... probably I-90 corridor or Tumwater based on time and weather. 239-233-2002. Can lead 5.9.

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Hi, I am looking for an experienced partner for Mt Baker's Headwall or N Ridge. I was there last weekend on the CD and both routes look do-able, though pretty dicey. The ability to swing leads, improvise, and travel fast are a must. I have all my own personal and group gear. I can be there Friday around 5pm. Dave

I am also new to the area, just moved to Everett, and could probably climb on Sunday. What routes were you thinking? I can lead 5.9.