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James W. Whittaker (born February 10, 1929), also known as Jim Whittaker, is an American climber and mountain guide. [1] [2] Born and raised in Seattle, Washington , on May 1, 1963, he became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest as a member of the American Mount Everest Expedition led by Norman Dyhrenfurth , alongside the ...
Jim Whittaker is a renowned mountaineer, speaker and author who reached the top of the world in 1963. His memoir, A Life on the Edge, chronicles his adventures, challenges and insights from over nine decades of American mountaineering.
Mar 15, 2012 · Jim Whittaker, a Seattle mountaineer and REI manager, was the first American to reach the top of Mount Everest in 1963. He shares his story of triumphs, challenges, and adventures in this National Geographic article.
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May 26, 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the top of Everest in 1963. Read his interview on risk-taking, challenge, and his nephew Peter's recent ascent.
- Mary Anne Potts
Jim Whittaker is the first American to summit Mt. Everest and a visionary leader of REI. He has also led expeditions to Mt. Kennedy, K2 and Mt. Everest International Peace Climb, and sailed across the Pacific Ocean.
Celebrating 50 years since Seattle University alum Jim Whittaker's historic Everest ascent. Whittaker was the first American to summit Mount Everest. He summ...
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May 17, 2013 · The first time I met 84-year-old Jim Whittaker, a giant both in height (6’5″) and spirit, he was literally throwing around the heavy (and sharp) ice ax he used to become the first American to...
