Speed Climber Who Set El Capitan Record Dies in Sierra Nevada Accident at 30

Officials did not reveal the circumstances that led up to Jake Whisenant’s death ...

Jake Whisenant, Who Raced Up Yosemite’s El Capitan at Record Speed, Dies in a Fall

Authorities in California said he died in a climbing accident. He set a record in 2024 for climbing El Capitan’s Lurking Fear route in under three hours.

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 backcountry skiing, biking and camping, according to his Instagram page.

Jake Whisenant, record-setting speed climber, dies at 30 in climbing accident

Jake Whisenant, a climber known for setting speed records in Yosemite National Park, has died in a climbing accident in California.