JT Schmitt

JT was born in central Colorado where he first learned to ski and climb at a young age, and started laying the foundation for his future career in the mountains. After high school he migrated north to Montana where he attended Montana State University in Bozeman and studied Physical Geography. While studying in Bozeman JT continued to foster his knowledge and skills of ski mountaineering, rock/ice climbing and mountaineering.  JT now splits his time between Washington and Montana, guiding for RMI and ski patrolling in Montana. Apart from outdoor pursuits JT loves playing music, traveling and spending time with family.

Climbing Resumé

• 40+ summits of Mt. Rainier, Washington
• 3 expeditions of Denali, Alaska
• 3 expeditions of Mexico Volcanoes
• Mt. Baker via North Ridge, Coleman-Deming and Easton Glaciers
• Mt. Shuksan via Fisher Chimneys and the Sulphide Glacier
• Sahale Peak via Sahale Arm
• Southeast Buttress of Cutthroat Peak
• Cordillera Blanca Peru: Toclaraju (19,619 ft), 2 expeditions of Yanapaccha (17,913 ft), Pisco Oeste (18,871 ft), Urus (17,782 ft), and Chopicalqui (20,846 ft)
• Ecuador: Chimborazo 20,564 ft, Imbabura
• California ice climbing, Montana WI4 1000m
• Nevado del Tolima, Colombia
• Many rock climbs in California, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Montana and Colorado up to 5.11 Grade IV
• Many ice climbs in southwest Montana and Colorado up to WI5 Grade IV
• Many ski descents in Colorado, Montana and Washington, including several descents of 14ers in Colorado

Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician - B
• Outdoor Emergency Care Technician
• National Avalanche School Pro Level I
• American Avalanche Association Avalanche Level II
• AMGA Alpine Skills Course
• Leave No Trace Trainer