Danny Innamorati

As a New England based jack of trades, Danny took his love of climbing mountains and surfing waves to the West. He left a math degree in the rear-view mirror, leaving home to pursue a guiding and climbing career. At that time, he realized he could achieve a more pure form of climbing by setting a goal to send “Freerider” on El Cap without using aid. Danny considers climbing “ground up,” with a “fast and light” mentality to be the best style. Since 2018, he has guided climbing routes from New York to California and plans to continue his guiding career in Washington and the bigger mountains beyond.
Take 5 with the Guide
If you could only take one album on an expedition…
Avicii’s TIM album
Guilty Pleasure
Belgian Speculoos “koekjes”
Dream rope team / climbing partner for your dream climb?
Sylvester Stallone, “The Dangler” in the Gunks, NY
Most people don’t know that…
Line dancing is a great way to practice for cramponing
In another life I’d…
Grow up as a knight during the Renaissance Era
Significant Ascents
Rainer ascents via 2 routes
Mt. Baker via 2 routes
Mount Shuksan
Mount Adams
Mount Hood
Grand Teton, Wyoming
Bugaboo Spire, BC, Canada
El Capitan via 4 routes
Washington Column
Leaning Tower
Castleton Tower
Touchstone, Zion
One day ascent of the Regular NW Face route on Half Dome
Ski descent Torrey’s peak, CO
Ski descent Mount Adams
Certifications
AMGA Assistant Rock Guide
AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide
AMGA Ice Instructor Course Completion
AMGA SPI Certified
Wilderness First Responder
AIARE Level I and Rescue Course
Leave No Trace Trainer