Dave Morton

A long-time Northwest climber, Dave is now one of the premier international expedition guides and leaders operating today. He has guided and climbed throughout the Cascades, South America, the Himalaya, Altai, Alaska Range, and Russia. He has traveled and climbed extensively over his lifetime and has worked as a full-time guide for Alpine Ascents since 2001. A natural leader, Dave has been described as the ultimate guide, instructor and friend while still spending time on a number of technical personal climbs in the Himalaya, Alaska and South America. Dave has led expeditions to all of the Seven Summits as well as climbs and expeditions in Mongolia, Mexico, Bolivia and other Himalayan peaks. He has guided to the top of Carstensz Pyramid on four occassions.

Dave recently climbed a new route on Mt. Vinson with Todd Passey and in 2002 received the AAC Mountain Adventure Award grant. In 2008 he reached the summit of Everest for the fifth team in as many years. During his 2004-2008 seasons on Everest, 90 climbers reached the summit under his guidance.

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Dave Morton


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