Leif Whittaker
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Leif Whittaker

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Leif Whittaker is a writer, speaker, and adventurer from Port Townsend, Washington. He grew up near the glaciated spires of the Olympic Mountains and learned about the outdoors from his father, Jim Whittaker, the first American to stand on the summit of Mount Everest. Leif reached his first major summit when he was 15 years old. He has since climbed many of the world’s tallest mountains, including Aconcagua, Mount Vinson, and Mount Everest (twice). As a writer and photographer, his work has appeared in various media worldwide, including Powder, Backcountry, and The Ski Journal. He graduated from Western Washington University in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in English and an emphasis in Creative Writing. He was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate of the Year in the English Department, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an undergraduate student. His first book, My Old Man and the Mountain, tells the story of following in his father’s footsteps to the summit of Mount Everest. It will be available for purchase from Mountaineers Books in October, 2016. For the last five years, Leif has also worked as a Climbing Ranger for the United States Forest Service on Mount Baker. He spends his summers protecting a pristine wilderness and keeping visitors safe on the glacier. He currently resides in Bellingham, Washington. For more information about Leif, or to inquire about a public appearance, visit www.leifwhittaker.com.
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