Mount Everest made headlines with deadly avalanches, storms stranding hundreds, and record-breaking ski descents—Jim Whittaker, first American to summit, just died at 97.
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Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963, has died at age 97 at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. His mountaineering achievements and leadership at REI made him a prominent figure in outdoor and climbing communities. He was also known for his friendship with Robert Kennedy and his pioneering spirit.