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Jim Bridwell (RIP) always had a knack for styling. This was captured on the first ascent of Sea of Dreams on Yosemite's El Capitan in 1978. Jim brought along two paisley shirts that the three of us swapped out for photos on leads. Jim's wife Peggy was once asked if a photo of a climber wearing a grey alpine suit was Jim, "No way, Jim wouldn't be caught dead in such drab attire" she replied.

Over the years this image has been licensed for numerous publications and films but perhaps the most notable is Sender Films "Valley Uprising" where they infused it into a psychedelic gif while elaborating about his dropping acid on the climb. Dale Bard sets the record straight, "Hey man, the guy's tied in and just going to be hanging out at the belay ledge all day so whatever." I'm sure that this has prompted many to think of him as a druggie that was a good climber but in reality he was a phenomenal athlete who used drugs on occasion, in his words, "as a tool" to go a bit beyond the horiz...

Dave embarked on his photographic journey during his junior high years in Menlo Park, CA, where he first explored the world of photography in a home darkroom. His fascination with rock climbing blossomed during high school, particularly in the iconic landscapes of Yosemite. Post high school, he joined Yosemite's search and rescue team, seamlessly intertwining his love for climbing and photography. His photographic prowess quickly gained recognition, becoming sought after by renowned publications such as Outside, Rock & Ice, Climbing, Mountain, and Men's Journal. Corporations like R.E.I., W.L. Gore, Sierra Designs, The North Face, Lowe Alpine Systems, and 3M also sought his talents for promotional materials. Dave's work extends beyond...