David Breashears

David Finlay Breashears (born December 20, 1955) is an American mountaineer, filmmaker, author, and motivational speaker. He is best known for his achievements in mountaineering, including being the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest more than once. In 1983, Breashears transmitted the first live pictures from the summit of Mount Everest, and in 1985, he became the first American to reach its summit multiple times. He has made eight expeditions to Everest, reaching the summit five times. Breashears is also recognized for his work as the director and cinematographer of the highest-grossing IMAX documentary, Everest (1998), and for his contributions to the rescue efforts during the 1996 Everest disaster.