Mountaineer and REI Retailer Jim Whittaker Dies at 97
Jim Whittaker, the renowned mountaineer who also played a pivotal role in transforming REI into a national retail chain, has died at the age of 97.
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Legendary Mountaineer Jim Whittaker, First American to Summit Everest, Dies at 97
Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963, has passed away at the age of 97. He leaves behind a significant legacy in both climbing and conservation.
Jim Whittaker, First American to Summit Everest, Dies at 97
Jim Whittaker, the pioneering mountaineer who became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1963, has passed away at the age of 97.