Who is Jim Whitaker? First American to summit Mount Everest and REI leader dies at 97 World News
Jim Whittaker, first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest Everest A central figure in popularizing modern mountaineering, he has died aged 97. His life combined high-risk adventure with business leadership and environmental advocacy, creating a lasting impact on outdoor culture. History-making Everest climb On May 1, 1963, Whitaker became the first American to … Read more