Leif WhittakerLeif Whittaker has climbed many of the world's tallest peaks. His writing and photography have appeared in Powder, The Ski Journal, and Backcountry. He lives in Bellingham, Washington, and is a seasonal USFS climbing range on Mount Baker. Leif is the son of Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest. Visit him at www.leifwhittaker.com and on Instagram @LeifWhittaker. Read More Read Less