Jim Whittaker’s Everest Summit Changed Washington Forever—Died Age 97

Discover how Jim Whittaker’s 1963 Everest summit transformed Washington’s outdoor culture and inspired a legacy of exploration and conservation.

Discover how Jim Whittaker’s 1963 Everest summit transformed Washington’s outdoor culture and inspired a legacy of exploration and conservation.

As bear attacks surge 15%, Alaska’s predator control program faces a legal battle that pits rural livelihoods against urban environmental ideals. Who truly protects Alaskans?