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, a 30-year-old climber from Mammoth Lakes who gained recognition after setting a speed record on Yosemite’s El Capitan, has died in an accident in California’s Sierra Nevada.

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Jake Whisenant, 30, has died after an accident in the Sierra Nevada. The well-known rock climber once scaled El Capitan’s Nose route twice in a single day.

Jake Whisenant, a 30-year-old Mammoth Lakes climber known for record-setting speed ascents on Yosemite's El Capitan, died in a Sierra Nevada accident on August 3, per the Tulare County Sheriff's ...

Jacob Whisenant, 30, had frequently posted about his adventures across the Sierra Nevada, not only rock climbing, but also back country skiing, biking and camping.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jake Whisenant's fiancée, Emma London, has written a detailed tribute to the Yosemite speed climber, route developer and ...