THe team was not successful that year, but in 1978, they returned and put Wickwire and Ridgeway on the summit. Since 1963,, all the " Big Climbs" have either climbed, lead or made by Whittakers or climbers who trained under them. Evn today's new " Super Climbers" all got their start by climbing or working for Whittakers. True American Heros,,,