Wednesday marks the 50th Anniversary of the first American to summit Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. It made West Seattle native Jim Whittaker an American hero.
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Posted on: April 29, 2013
Posted on: April 23, 2013
KOMO interviews Jim after the Mountaineers Everest 50 event on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Seattle.
Posted on: April 23, 2013
A greatly expanded version of the piece that appeared in the most recent issue of the magazine, with many interviews, photos, and old video footage.
Posted on: April 18, 2013
Watch Jim's interview with Meegan Black on New Day Northwest. Filmed April 18th, 2013.
Posted on: April 18, 2013
Interview with Jim about "his life and big anniversary." Includes photo of Jim with John Glenn and Don Walsh.
Posted on: April 12, 2013
It's safe to say no one was ever more of a place than Jim Whittaker has been of his homeland of glaciers, salmon and moss.
Posted on: April 10, 2013
Climber Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit the great peak, 50 years ago, looks back on his landmark ascent.
Posted on: April 9, 2013
Jim Whittaker’s status as the first American to summit Mount Everest launched the West Seattle native down a path toward national fame and status as a Northwest icon. The landmark expedition also cemented Seattle’s role as the heartland of America’s big-peak climbing community.
Posted on: March 13, 2013
Eddie Bauer's featured Everest page, with videos, history, gear, and more.
Posted on: March 12, 2013
Press release from Mountaineers Books detailing the Anniversary Edition of A Life on the Edge.
Posted on: March 12, 2013
Everest 50th anniversary is featured throughout the magazine. It includes a wonderful article by Leif Whittaker called "A Son’s Perspective."
Posted on: March 12, 2013
Studio shot of Jim’s summit parka and a contemporary review by Gear Junkie.
Posted on: March 12, 2013
A fascinating, no-holds-barred interview with Jim, looking back on Mt. Everest 50 years later.
Posted on: March 12, 2013
Facts – both fun and fanciful – about the 1963 American Mt. Everest Expedition.
Posted on: March 12, 2013
Article and interviews with Jim Whittaker, Norman Dyhrenfurth, Tom Hornbein and Dave Dingman – four of the seven living members of the 1963 team – who reunitied at an American Alpine Club Gala to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their historic achievement.