Jake Whisenant, a 30-year-old speed climber from Mammoth Lakes, California, died in an accident in the Sierra Nevada mountains on August 3, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Coroner. The circumstances surrounding the accident have not been disclosed. Whisenant gained recognition in October 2024 for setting a speed record on El Capitan’s Lurking Fear route, completing it in 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 32 seconds. He also climbed the Nose route of El Capitan twice in a single day in May, with a total time of 14 hours and 38 minutes. A friend, Bailee Moore, confirmed his passing on Instagram.
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Yosemite Speed Climber Jake Whisenant Dies in Sierra Nevada Accident
Jake Whisenant, a renowned speed climber, passed away in an accident in the Sierra Nevada mountains on August 3. He was known for setting speed records on El Capitan, including a notable time of 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 32 seconds on the Lurking Fear route.
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