Jim Whittaker

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jim-whittaker-first-american-climb-everest-dies-at-97_n_69d6b479e4b0ccb589eaab2e?origin=home-whats-happening-unit

Remarkable life lived.

He was the first American to summit Mt. Everest in 1963.  I may have never net him but I think we all have followed in his footsteps in some way.

R.I.P. Jim and my condolences to his family & friends.

He lived quite a life! Here’s a well written piece with some good photos:
https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/remembering-mountaineer-jim-whittaker-1929-2026