Fifty years ago Jim Whittaker became the first American to summit Everest, helping to lead the way on that legendary 1963 expedition. Today, he still has things he can teach us about how to live life and approach each day. In the video below, Jim continues to share his wisdom.
Thanks to The Goat for sharing this. Excellent stuff from an absolute legend.
A Life Well Lived | Jim Whittaker & 50 Years of Everest from eric becker on Vimeo.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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