DAKOTA SCHLAG
HELI-SKI GUIDE
Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Dakota transitioned from a sponsored competitive freestyle skier into a career in expedition-style mountain guiding. Now splitting his time between the Cascades, San Juans, and the Chugach, he has spent over seven seasons working with Points North Heli-Skiing. His approach blends creativity, technical precision, and steady progression through the AMGA program.
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B.A. in Psychology – University of British Columbia
American Avalanche Institute – Pro 2
AMGA Assistant Ski Guide
AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
AIARE Instructor
EMT
Leave No Trace Certified
Winter Weather Forecasting- American Avalanche Institute
Swift Water Rescue - Sierra Rescue
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Guide – Points North Heli-Skiing
After beginning in operational support roles, Dakota has grown within the organization and now works as part of the guiding team in the Chugach Mountains.Expedition Guide – Alpine Ascents International: Guiding Denali, Rainier, and Mount Baker expeditions.
Ski Guide – Mountain Trip
Ski Patroller – Telluride Ski Resort
Tail Guide – Park City Powder Cats
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7th Descent of the Blue Nile – Ethiopia (2017) – Whitewater expedition
Final descent of the Yangtze River – China (2019) – Whitewater expedition
First ski descents in the Eastern Alaska Range (2018), completing a remote ski expedition with exit via the Black Rapids Glacier
