Daniel first learned to climb in the Pamir of Central Asia, where he grew up, and where he first developed a passion for exploration, always wondering what it would be like to see those lofty couloirs and peaks first hand. His happy places are on long routes in tall mountains, where he loves the fresh air and alpine vistas. Daniel loves sharing his passion for exploration with others and pointing out the beauty of the world’s mountain places, and teaching the skills to explore them safely.