First American Everest Summiteer Jim Whittaker Dies at 97

West Coast climber who was the first American to summit Everest dies at 97

New York Post2026.04.09Updated 7h ago

Jim Whittaker, the pioneering climber who became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1963, has died at 97.

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Jim Whittaker, a legendary mountaineer who made history as the first American to reach Mount Everest's summit in 1963, has passed away at age 97. His groundbreaking achievement marked a significant milestone in American mountaineering and inspired generations of climbers. Whittaker's pioneering spirit and contributions to the sport left an indelible mark on climbing history.

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