David has devoted his entire adult life to climbing – pushing his grade on recreational objectives and working as a professional mountain guide. After a stint in the United States Marine Corp, he was hired as a rock and ice instructor and since has expanded his repertoire to include alpine, skiing and avalanche education. David is a certified Single Pitch Instructor through the American Mountain Guide Association [AMGA], an Ortovox Team Athlete, a DPS Ski Ambassador, an expert gear tester at the Gear Institute, an American Institute for Avalanche Awareness and Education [AIARE] Course Leader, holds a Wilderness First Responder [WFR] and is a volunteer member of Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue [AVSAR] and Lakes Region Search and Rescue (LRSAR). On this channel you will find tech tips, gear reviews, and hopefully some inspiration to have some adventure!