Dave Hahn’s 12 summits (so far) of Everest are the most of any non-Sherpa in history. A guide with Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. since 1986, he has twice received prestigious awards for rescue work. In 2009. he was named Best Mountain Guide by Men’s Journal. Dave knows what it takes to become a great mountaineer and what you need to take on mountains like Everest. As part of the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Video Series, Dave talks about how to become a mountaineer.