Dakota Schlag
Dakota has worked in the guiding industry for nearly a decade. Growing up in New Jersey as a ski movie obsessed suburb kid, he began to pursue competitive freeride and freeski pursuits after his family relocated to Utah. While completing a BA in psychology from the University of British Columbia a passion for backcountry skiing was formed in the Coastal Range of BC. Following his undergrad and a summer stint as a glacier guide in Juneau, AK he began working as a heli-ski tail guide in Alaska. After many summers spent as a whitewater raft guide, ski trips in the Chugach and Alaska Ranges, and a summer trip to Bolivia he decided to pursue mountain guiding on Mt. Shasta. He is excited to begin his professional career in the Cascades and beyond. During the winters he calls Telluride, Colorado home where he works as a ski patroller, part time cat guide at Park City Powdercats, and tries to find time to squeeze in surf and kayak trips when he is not immersed in the mountains. He has also completed whitewater expeditions in Ethiopia, China, and Nepal.
Significant Ascents
Ilmmani, Cordillera Real, Bolivia
Pequeno Alpamayo, Bolivia
Cabeza de Condoriri, Bolivia
Pico de Orizaba, Mexico
12 day Ski expedition, Eastern Alaska Range
10 day Ski expedition, Haines AK
Ski descent Red Slate Couloir, CA
Adams- SW Chutes ski descent
35+ summits and various ski descents Mt. Shasta, CA
“Koda’s” first descent Chugach, AK (Points North Adventures Inc.)
Volcan Misti, Peru
Aussie Couloir, British Columbia ski descent
Mt. Triumph NE Ridge, North Cascades
Cassaval Ridge, Mount Shasta
Hotlum Bolum, Mount Shasta
Wire Couloir, Telluride, CO ski descent
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, and CPR certified
Pro 2 Avalanche
AMGA Alpine Guide Course
AMGA Advanced Ski Guide Course
