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# David Breashears

(1955–2024)   Mountaineer

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David Breashears was a mountaineer.

## Quick Facts About David Breashears

Born December 20, 1955

Died March 14, 2024

Profession Mountaineer

## About David Breashears

American climber (1955–2024)... \| David Finlay Breashears 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.

##  Quotes by David Breashears

> [The stresses of high-altitude climbing reveal your true character; they unmask who you really are. You no longer have all the social…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-breashears/the-stresses-of-high-altitude-climbing-reveal-your-true-character/)

David Breashears

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> [ It's \[“Into Thin Air”\] there in print forever. It's part of history. People should be above taking someone else down. And for… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-breashears/it-s-into-thin-air-there-in-print-forever-it-s-part-of-history-people/)

David Breashears

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> [Everest? Don't forget it's really just a big pile of rocks.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-breashears/everest-don-t-forget-it-s-really-just-a-big-pile-of-rocks/)

David Breashears

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