The world has said goodbye to one of the great figures of modern adventure. Jim Whittaker, the first American to stand atop Mount Everest, has died at the age of 97. He passed away peacefully at his home in Port Townsend, far from the spotlight that once followed him, in a life that remained grounded despite the history he helped shape. His family shared a tribute that reflected the man he was—quiet, generous, and deeply connected to the natural world: “Whether at home, in the mountains, or at sea, he sought to share adventure, joy, and optimism with those around...
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