Charles Whitman

Charles Whitman was an American alpinist known for his early mountain climbing achievements and contributions to high-altitude research. Born in 1934, he became the first American to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. He also participated in various expeditions to challenging peaks worldwide, advancing the study of human performance in extreme conditions. Whitman's work helped improve understanding of altitude physiology and the effects of high elevations on the human body, benefiting future mountaineers and scientists. His dedication to exploration and research made him a respected figure in the field of high-altitude mountaineering.