Expert Gear Picks from Daniel Ross

    Expert ski touring, alpine climbing, rock climbing, trail running gear recommendations from Daniel Ross, Mountain Guide, based in Bishop, CA.

    Daniel Ross's Trail Running

    Light and fast!

    Daniel Ross's Rock Climbing

    Some of this list applies to mountaineering as well

    Daniel Ross's Sleep Kit

    The typical kit I bring and some variants.

    Daniel Ross's Mountaineering

    A comprehensive list of everything I take when mountaineering.

    Daniel Ross's Ski Touring

    This is the comprehensive list of gear I take with me backcountry skiing.

    Daniel Ross's 10 Products I Actually Use

    The gear I actually use and would buy again

    Daniel Ross

    Daniel Ross

    Mountain Guide
    Daniel Ross

    Daniel Ross

    Mountain Guide
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    About Daniel

    After growing up in Claremont, CA, Daniel Ross has been sharing days in the mountains with climbers and skiers since 2020, and there's nowhere he'd rather be than helping others discover what makes these places so special. Whether it's your first time putting on crampons or you're chasing a big objective, he enjoys creating an experience that's equal parts rewarding, educational, and fun. Teaching is at the heart of his approach, and he loves breaking down new skills, answering questions, and helping clients build confidence and competence along the way. Daniel has guided on Mount Shasta since 2023 after beginning his career as a Single Pitch Instructor and spending two seasons ski patrolling. He holds bachelor's degrees in Adventure Education and Environmental Studies from Prescott College, bringing both a passion for teaching and a healthy curiosity about the landscapes we travel through. If you find yourself asking "why?" about flowers, snow, rocks, weather, or just about anything else in the mountains, he'll probably be just as excited to talk about it as you are to ask. Daniel is now based in Bishop, CA, and calls the Eastern Sierra home. Above all, Daniel hopes every trip leaves clients with new skills, great memories, and a reason to come back for the next adventure.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineSki Touring, Alpine Climbing, Rock Climbing, Trail Running
    SpecialityBackcountry
    LocationBishop, CA
    Joined RendezvuJul 2026

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Assistant Rock Guide
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    About Daniel

    After growing up in Claremont, CA, Daniel Ross has been sharing days in the mountains with climbers and skiers since 2020, and there's nowhere he'd rather be than helping others discover what makes these places so special. Whether it's your first time putting on crampons or you're chasing a big objective, he enjoys creating an experience that's equal parts rewarding, educational, and fun. Teaching is at the heart of his approach, and he loves breaking down new skills, answering questions, and helping clients build confidence and competence along the way. Daniel has guided on Mount Shasta since 2023 after beginning his career as a Single Pitch Instructor and spending two seasons ski patrolling. He holds bachelor's degrees in Adventure Education and Environmental Studies from Prescott College, bringing both a passion for teaching and a healthy curiosity about the landscapes we travel through. If you find yourself asking "why?" about flowers, snow, rocks, weather, or just about anything else in the mountains, he'll probably be just as excited to talk about it as you are to ask. Daniel is now based in Bishop, CA, and calls the Eastern Sierra home. Above all, Daniel hopes every trip leaves clients with new skills, great memories, and a reason to come back for the next adventure.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineSki Touring, Alpine Climbing, Rock Climbing, Trail Running
    SpecialityBackcountry
    LocationBishop, CA
    Joined RendezvuJul 2026

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Assistant Rock Guide