The Dark Side of Speed: Jake Whisenant's Tragic Fall Exposes Climbing Community's Risks Jake Whisenant, a 30 year old speed climber, died in a fall while ascending a route in California.
He was known for his record breaking climbs in Yosemite National Park, including the Lurking Fear route on El Capitan, which he and fellow climber Brant Hysell completed in 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 32 seconds.
Whisenant's death serves as a harsh reminder that speed climbing is a high stakes game where even small miscalculations can have disastrous consequences.