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

First American Everest Summiteer Jim Whittaker Dies at 97 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.