In 1983, he transmitted the first live TV pictures from the summit of Everest, according to his website, which also says that he became the first U.S. citizen to reach the summit twice.
David Breashears is best known as the filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced the 1998 IMAX documentary “Everest,” but before he reached legendary filmmaker status, he was a legend in the Colorado climbing community. Breashears died.
David Breashears is best known as the filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced the 1998 IMAX documentary “Everest,” but before he reached legendary filmmaker status, he was a legend in the Colorado climbing community. Breashears died.
COAL + ICE opened on February 13 at Asia Society New York. Exhibition photographers and curators speak on what they want visitors to walk away with, what inspired their work, and what makes COAL + ICE special.