David developed his passion for nature at a young age while growing up in the desert southwest. His parents encouraged him to enjoy the outdoors by teaching him to ski and hike since the time he could walk.

He moved to Portland, Oregon and attended Lewis and Clark College where he earned a B.S. in Biology. While working in The Link Lab at the University of Colorado, Boulder (researching Alzheimer's disease at the molecular level) he often got away to rock climb in the nearby famous canyons of Colorado, a passion that has now led him to a full time career in guiding.

David has been climbing now for over 10 years and is an AMGA certified rock guide and EMT. David has a genuine and pure love for climbing, the outdoors and looks forward to sharing his passion with you. His favorite places to climb are El Dorado Canyon and Yosemite. His personable style and positive energy will surely enhance any great day out on the rocks or on the trails.