Co-owner of Rainier Mountaineering, Inc., the largest guide service in the U.S., Whittaker has been a mountain guide for more than 25 years. Born into what could rightfully be called the first family of American mountaineering, he has more than held his own, outfitting and guiding more than 70 expeditions on all seven continents. In 1995, he organized Expedition Inspiration and led a group of breast cancer survivors to the summit of Aconcagua, raising $2.3 million for breast cancer research. He has hosted Trailside, an Emmy-nominated adventure TV series on public television. He continues to lead trips all over the world.
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