Dani Arnold, Scarpa alpinism ambassador

Mountaineering - Swiss

Dani Arnold

Speed as a style

Born and raised in Switzerland in 1984, Dani Arnold is a mountain guide and one of the leading figures of modern alpinism. His career is defined by a rapid, lightweight, and highly technical approach, which has led him to set records and accomplish world-class ascents.

He entered the international scene in 2011 by setting a speed record of 1 hour and 35 minutes on the West Ridge of the Salbitschijen, one of Switzerland’s most iconic lines. In the same year, he made history with his solo ascent of the Eiger North Face via the Heckmair Route in just 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Today, Dani continues to push his limits on the great walls of the world, maintaining a
style that blends strength, speed, and vision.

Dani Arnold ice climbing during SCARPA ice days

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Dani Arnold

Dani’s Most Iconic Achievements

Matterhorn North Face – Schmid Route (2015) – Record in 1h46, benchmark time on one of the Alps’ great classics.

Grandes Jorasses – Cassin Route (2018) – Record ascent in 2h04 on the severe north face, part of the “Trilogy of the North Faces.”

Piz Badile – Cassin Route (2020) – Solo ascent in just 52 minutes on one of the Alps’ most elegant granite walls.

Jirishanca, Peruvian Andes (2025) – First alpine-style ascent of the new Kolibri route (1,030 m) on one of the Cordillera Huayhuash’s most challenging peaks.

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