Lou Whittaker
Lou Whittaker (February 10, 1929 – March 24, 2024)[1] was an American mountaineer, mountain guide, and businessman. He and his twin brother, Jim Whittaker were well known mountain climbers.[2]
Lou Whittaker | |
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 Whittaker (left) in 1996 on Mount Rainier | |
| Born | February 10, 1929 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | March 24, 2024 (aged 95) Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation | Mountaineer |
Known for his mountain climbing experience, Whittaker became the most experienced glacier-travel guide by climbing Mount Rainier with over 250 summits. He created Rainier Mountaineering, developed a group of successful climbing-related businesses. He also led the first American ascent of the North Col of Mount Everest in 1984.[3]
He also wrote about his experiences in Lou Whittaker - Memoirs of a Mountain Guide.
Whittaker died on March 24, 2024 in Washington state at the age of 95.[4]
References
- "Lou Whittaker A mountaineering pioneer". TheNewsTribune.com. 2008-03-27.
- "Brothers synonymous with mountain climbing in Northwest". Reading Eagle. (Pennsylvania). Associated Press. March 13, 1983. p. 43.
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- Lou Whittaker's page on the Rainer Mountaineering site
- Lou Whittaker, mountaineering legend, dies at 95
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