David's extraordinary life was characterized by an impressive array of triumphant ascents to the summit of Mt. Everest, boasting a staggering total of five such feats, including a most notable and memorable climb in 1996, during which he had the singular privilege of ascending the majestic mountain alongside an IMAX camera.
David's most profound sense of fulfillment and satisfaction stemmed not from his numerous accomplishments in the realm of adventure filmmaking, but rather from his non-profit organization, GlacierWorks, which he founded in 2007. This philanthropic endeavour, established with the ambitious goal of showcasing the Himalayan glaciers through a multifaceted fusion of art, science, and adventure, enabled David to leverage his extensive expertise in climbing and photography to craft a series of one-of-a-kind records that poignantly revealed the profound and far-reaching consequences of climate change on this storied mountain range.
