Daniel Ross's Ski Touring, Alpine Climbing, Rock Climbing, Trail Running Gear & Expert Recommendations
Mountain Guide
Bishop, CAAfter 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.
Discipline: Ski Touring, Alpine Climbing, Rock Climbing, Trail Running
Specialty: Backcountry
Assistant Rock Guide
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 recommends the Topo Athletic Topo Athletic Men's MTN Racer 4 Trail-Running Shoes Blue 9.5
Daniel Ross recommends the Raide LF 2L Running Belt
Daniel Ross recommends the Janji M's 8" Trail Half Tight Lined
Daniel Ross recommends the Rab Men's Talus Light Running Shorts (5")
Daniel Ross recommends the Ridge Merino Men's Solstice Pro Lightweight Wool Hoodie
Daniel Ross's Rock Climbing
Some of this list applies to mountaineering as well
Daniel Ross recommends the Black Diamond C4 Camalot
Daniel Ross recommends the Black Diamond Camalot™ Z4
Daniel Ross recommends the Black Diamond Classic Stopper Set #5-11
Daniel Ross recommends the Black Diamond Oval Keylock Carabiner
Daniel Ross recommends the Petzl Petzl Ange S Wiregate Carabiner Orange
Daniel Ross's Sleep Kit
The typical kit I bring and some variants.
Daniel Ross recommends the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sleeping Pad
Daniel Ross recommends the Katabatic Gear Flex 22°F Quilt
Daniel Ross recommends the NEMO NEMO Tensor Trail Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Orange Regular
Daniel Ross recommends the COCOON COCOON Merino Wool MummyLiner Black
Daniel Ross recommends the Black Diamond Eldorado Tent
Daniel Ross's Mountaineering
A comprehensive list of everything I take when mountaineering.
Daniel Ross recommends the Scarpa RIBELLE® TECH 3 HD
Daniel Ross recommends the Scarpa PHANTOM TECH HD
Daniel Ross recommends the Scarpa PHANTOM 6000 HD
Daniel Ross recommends the Petzl Vasak 12-Point Mountaineering Crampon
Daniel Ross recommends the Petzl Lynx Crampon
Daniel Ross's Ski Touring
This is the comprehensive list of gear I take with me backcountry skiing.
Daniel Ross recommends the Sun & Ski Sports LINE Men's Vision 98 Skis
Daniel Ross recommends the Evo WNDR Alpine Nocturne 88 Camber Skis 2024
Daniel Ross recommends the WNDR Alpine Intention 108
Daniel Ross recommends the SkiEssentials 2023 Line Vision 118
Daniel Ross recommends the Skimo Co ATK Haute Route 10 Plus Binding
Daniel Ross's 10 Products I Actually Use
The gear I actually use and would buy again
Daniel Ross recommends the COROS APEX 4
Daniel Ross recommends the Petzl Aquila Harness
Daniel Ross recommends the Touring Skis Unisex Blacklight Boot Men
Daniel Ross recommends the Sun & Ski Sports LINE Men's Vision 98 Skis
Daniel Ross recommends the Janji M's 8" Trail Half Tight Lined
