Daniel Whitaker is a mountain journalist and lifelong climber with over 15 years of experience in the European Alps and the Andes. Although he has not yet attempted Mount Everest, he has summited several 6,000-meter peaks in South America and multiple classic alpine routes in the Mont Blanc massif. Daniel specializes in writing about the culture, history, and psychology of mountaineering. His work combines first-hand mountaineering experience with extensive research on Himalayan expeditions, making him an engaging guide to Everest’s enduring myths, records, and inspirational quotes.