Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97
The mountaineering world and the Pacific Northwest are mourning the loss of a true giant. Jim Whittaker, the legendary climber who became the first American to stand atop Mount Everest, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 97 years old. Whittaker was more than just an … Read more