Iconic climber George Whitmore passed away at 89 due to Covid-19 complications. I had the great pleasure to had been able to spent some time emailing and talking to him about Yosemite and protecting the park. I deeply regret that too many years had passed since our last conversations. He was a very interesting man and will be missed.
https://www.chron.com/california-parks/article/George-Whitmore-one-of-the-first-climbers-to-15842246.php