David Gottlieb

Take 5 with the Guide
If you could only take one album on an expedition?
A Love Supreme – John Coltrane
Most beloved book?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre – B. Traven
Favorite movie?
Underground – Emir Kusturica
Dream climbing partner for your dream climb?
Mark Westman (secret objective in the Himalaya)
In another life, I’d…
live in Big Sur California in the 1950s
Significant Ascents
Denali, Alaska (6 expeditions)
Aconcagua, Argentina
Mount Rainier, Washington
Mount Baker, Washington
Mount Shuksan, Washington
Glacier Peak, Washington
Mount Dickey, Alaska
Mount Dan Beard, Alaska
Peak 11,300, Alaska
Manaslu
Kang Nachugo, Nepal
Jobo Ringjang, Nepal
Takargo Ri, Nepal
Pangbuk Ri, Nepal
Kyajo Ri, Nepal
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified
Avalanche Level 2
Leave No Trace Trainer
Rigging for Rescue
Ropes that Rescue
Awards and Recognition
Mug Stumps Award 2010/2013
Shipton Tilman Award 2010
Lyman Spitzer Cutting Edge Award 2012/2013
McNeill-Nott Award 2009/2012/2013
Department of the Interior Valor Award 2010
American Red Cross Wilderness Hero Award 2005 (King County, WA)
I will be completely honest in telling you that I consider Alpine Ascents employees to be friends. These are friendships that were formed not prior to but because of my continued success with and confidence in the services Alpine Ascents provides.