Dani Arnold
Swiss ice and mountain climber
Dani Arnold (born 22 February 1984) is a Swiss extreme mountaineer.
Life and career
Arnold grew up in the Canton of Uri and developed a passion for mountaineering at an early age. He first completed training as a mechanical engineer and then as a mountain guide. He quickly specialized in solo climbing and extremely fast ascents of major walls. In addition to his solo projects, he also works as a professional alpinist for various sponsors and gives lectures about his expeditions.
Dani Arnold is a mountain guide, married, father of a daughter, and lives in Bürglen.
Records
Arnold holds several speed records on the five of the six great north faces of the Alps:
Matterhorn North Face (2015) – Fastest ascent via the Schmid route in 1 hour 46 minutes.
Grandes Jorasses (2018) – New speed record via the Walker Spur route in 2 hours 4 minutes.
Cima Grande di Lavaredo (2019) – New record for the "Comici-Dimai" route with 46 minutes 30 seconds.
Piz Badile (2020) – Solo ascent of the north face via the classic Cassin route in 52 minutes.
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