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David Finlay Breashears (December 20, 1955 – March 14, 2024) was an American mountaineer, filmmaker, author and motivational speaker. In 1985, he reached the summit of Mount Everest a second time, becoming the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest more than once.
Mar 19, 2024 · David Breashears, a mountain climber and cinematographer who reached the 29,032-foot summit of Mount Everest five times, including for a 1998 film that became the...
Mar 17, 2024 · David Breashears, a mountaineer, author and filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has died, his business manager confirmed Saturday.
Mar 16, 2024 · David Breashears was a major figure in two big climbing books, “Seven Summits” and “Into Thin Air.” His sudden death is a shock to the mountaineering world.
- Jim Clash
Mar 15, 2024 · Breashears was a pioneer in documenting the Himalayas through his films, books, and photography. He climbed Everest five times, witnessed the 1996 disaster and the 2015 earthquake, and founded GlacierWorks to raise awareness of climate change.
Mar 22, 2024 · David Breashears, a pioneer of filmmaking in the high mountains, died on March 14 at age 68. Read tributes from fellow mountaineers, rock climbers, and friends who admired his skills, work ethic, and passion for adventure.
Mar 18, 2024 · David Breashears, a trailblazing mountaineer, acclaimed filmmaker and beloved Marblehead resident who climbed Mount Everest five times, died Thursday, March 14, at his home on Pond Street. He was 68.
