Danny Innamorati
Climbing Guide
Joshua Tree, CALeave comfort behind. Chase after your love of the mountains.
Danny is an avid climber and explorer. He has lived nomadically for the past 9 years guiding in unique areas like the Gunks in New York, Joshua Tree in California, Rainier in Washington, and Denali, Alaska. He dreams of free-climbing big walls and challenging alpine routes in remote parts of the world. Climbing is only half of the picture for him. He found his passion for climbing through teaching and developing those experiences with others. If it weren’t for his community, family and friends in central Massachusetts, he may have never found guiding. Danny started working with Alpine Ascents in 2023, and has grown to love expedition style guiding. In the future he looks forward to guiding bigger peaks around the world and becoming internationally certified.
Discipline: Climb
Specialty: Rock
Notable Climbs: Extensive alpine and big-wall experience including Denali’s Cassin Ridge and West Buttress, 4 routes on Rainier, 4 routes on El Capitan, and major ascents from the Tetons to Zion. Diverse Range: Successful climbs across North America — from volcano summits (Hood, Baker, Adams) to technical routes on Bugaboo Spire, Half Dome, and Castleton Tower. Professional Certifications: AMGA-trained across alpine, rock, and ice disciplines; certified SPI, Wilderness First Responder, AIARE Pro 1, and Leave No Trace Trainer.
Danny Innamorati's Expert Gear Recommendations
Desert Rock
My favorite gear for guiding and climbing in the desert.
- Wide Mouth Ultralite by Nalgene — The "baby" nalgene is great since it's portable, great size for hot drinks and reliable when tossed around in a backpack with rock gear.
- Alpine Light Roll Top 45L Backpack by Mountain Hardwear — This is my preferred crag and approach pack. It's lightweight, climbs well, and is waterproof and durable which helps keep out dirt as well.
- Ghost Whisperer Hooded Jacket - Men's by Mountain Hardwear — Lightweight, 800 fill warmth and well fitting, this is my favorite mid-weight puffy jacket. I use this on early mornings and when the sun goes down, and as a belay jacket on crisp winter days in the desert.
- TX Guide Approach Shoe - Men's by La Sportiva — Great approach shoes for scrambling around Joshua Tree, setting up anchors, and even climbing moderate rock.
