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