Declan Knies

Howdy friends, I'm moving to Vancouver from Colorado for grad school this year and I need a crew! I am very skilled in ski mountaineering and just okay at ice, mixed, and trad. Usually I prefer to do those in order to get to a better ski line rather than from intrinsic motivation. I know it's early to be thinking about skiing but if you're also planning next year's routes I want to be your friend! I'll ski just about anything but I'm a bit of a snow snob (I like good snow on steep lines). I am very happy to discuss experience and expectations. My instagram is @declanknies if you wanna see what I've done or message me there. DM me if you're stoked to get out! Would love to make some friends to be ready for the first snowfalls... I tried to attach some pictures from the year not sure if they'll show up!

Hey! I am looking to ski the emmons route as a one day push from white river trailhead starting probably around midnight or 1am on Monday or Tuesday next week. I just attempted this route yesterday but got turned around at 13,1 due to white out conditions at the summit. I am only in the area for a little bit but I’d love to give the route another go before I have to go home! It’s absolutely in right now. My glaciated experience is limited to my rainier attempt and my successful hood bid, but my 14er experience is 28 in Colorado and mount Whitney in California, with plenty of Much steeper skis and snow climbs to make the emmo!s route look easy. If any of you want to join feel free to text me! -Declan 970 215 7867