Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Jim Whittaker

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American mountaineer Jim Whittaker.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

James W. Whittaker, also known as Jim Whittaker, is an American mountaineer and mountain guide. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, on May 1, 1963 he became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest as a member of the American Mount Everest Expedition led by Norman Dyhrenfurth, alongside the Sherpa Nawang Gombu. They ran out of oxygen, but managed to reach the summit.

American - Mountaineer | Born: February 10, 1929

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If you're ever killed mountain climbing, then all that you've worked for is gone

Jim Whittaker

You learn the most when you’re out on the edge.

Jim Whittaker

In dire times of survival it's not uncommon for people to turn to their faith and that was also true for the men on the oil tanker Pendleton, which was cut in half by 60-foot waves during the hurricane.

Jim Whittaker

If you're not living a life on the edge you're taking up too much space! ... You learn the most when you're out of your comfort zone!

Jim Whittaker

Phil Ershler is a world class climber and guide. Sue Ershler is a first class businesswoman. But their story is not just about climbing and business. It is about two people in love who switch leads in life’s hard climb. A great read—inside or outside a tent!

Jim Whittaker

Being out on the edge, with everything at risk, is where you learn and grow the most.

Jim Whittaker

You can never conquer the mountain. You can only conquer yourself.

Jim Whittaker

You don't really conquer a mountain, you conquer yourself. You overcome sickness & everything else - your pains, aches, fears - to reach the summit.

Jim Whittaker