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.

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Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Mount Everest, dead at 97

Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963, has died at 97, his family said, leaving a legacy in climbing and conservation.

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