His successful climb made Whittaker a celebrity in the United States, CNN reports. The Times reports Whittaker appeared on the covers of National Geographic and Life magazines. President John F.

"I think it's good to participate in that and to face life. When you live on the edge, you can see a little farther." ...

SEATTLE(AP) — The celebrated mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, has died. He was 97. Whittaker, who also served as the first full-time employee of the outdoor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jim Whittaker, leader of the American mountaineering expedition to K2, is shown at the base camp in Islamabad on July 8, 1975.

For 20 minutes of his life, Jim Whittaker was on top of the world. He was the first American to summit Mt. Everest, reaching the highest point on Earth on May 1, 1963, with Sherpa Nawang Gombu. “We ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For 20 minutes of his life, Jim Whittaker was on top of the world. He was the first American to summit Mt. Everest ...