Heroes
Legendary Climber Jim Whittaker Remembered for Everest Triumph and Peace
Quick Smiles:
- America celebrates the remarkable life of Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963.
- He and his twin brother Lou also helped promote international peace through climbing and conservation.
- His legacy includes leadership at REI and a lasting impact on the outdoor world.
Beyond his physical feats, Jim served as the first employee and eventual CEO of REI.
He helped transform the outdoor recreation industry. His legacy lives on through his pioneering spirit and environmental conservation efforts on the world’s highest mountains.
“We took the three countries that were enemies during the Cold War and demonstrated what could be done through friendship and cooperation,” Mr. Whittaker told National Geographic.
Join us in honoring a man who showed the world that no peak is too high when we work together.
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