Speed climber who conquered El Capitan route at an astonishing rate dies on another adventure

Jacob Whisenant had frequently posted about his adventures across the Sierra Nevada, not only rock climbing but also ...

Who was Jake Whisenant? What to know about Yosemite climber who died at 30

Yosemite climber Jake Whisenant died in a Sierra Nevada accident on August 3, 2026. He was known for his speed ascents of El Capitan's challenging routes. Whisenant and Brant Hysell set a speed record ...
New York Post

Record-breaking Yosemite climber’s fiancée pens truly heartbreaking obituary after he fell to his death off mountain

The grieving fiancée of a famed Yosemite speed climber has written a heart-wrenching tribute after his death earlier this month. Emma London, who was engaged to tragic 30-year-old climber Jake ...

Beloved Yosemite climber ‘with a rare sense of purpose’ dies at 30

A 30-year-old California climber known for setting speed records on some of Yosemite National Park’s most famous rock faces ...
Outside

How Two Lesser-Known Rock Climbers Smashed a Fabled Yosemite Record

Two American rock climbers from Utah with less-than-household names recently set a new speed record in Yosemite National Park. On October 20, Tanner Wanish and Mike Vaill, both 32, scaled El Capitan ...