Mitch Valaitis

Mitch grew up in Connecticut just a few miles from the local ski hill, where he spent most of his free time snowboarding. As an avid snowboarder from the age of four, he went on many family ski trips all over the east coast and the Rocky Mountains. After completion of his electrical apprenticeship, Mitch moved out to Bozeman Montana in search of bigger mountains and deeper snow, where he also found a passion for rock and ice climbing. Although Mitch loves all types of climbing, he particularly loves finding un-touched powder in the backcountry and going on adventurous ice climbs. When Mitch is not out climbing or snowboarding, he enjoys biking, hiking, or settling down with a good book.

Climbing Resumé

• Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410')
• Mt. Whitney, California (14,505') | via the Mountaineers Route
• The Grand Teton, Wyoming (13,775')
• Mt. Baker, Washington (10,786')
• Granite Peak, Montana (5,633')
• Mount Pisco, Peru (18,871')
• Numerous ice climbs in Montana

Certifications

• Wilderness First Responder
• AIARE Avalanche Level II
• Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor