Walter Harper

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Walter Harper born?1893
2. Where was Walter Harper born?Alaska
3. What is Walter Harper known for?Being the first person to reach the summit of Denali
4. What is the aspired career?Planned to attend medical school in Philadelphia
5. Who was Walter Harper?Walter Harper was a brave climber who first reached the top of North America’s tallest mountain, Denali, on June 7, 1913.
6. What mountain did Walter Harper climb?He climbed Denali, the highest peak in North America, which stands 20,310 feet tall.

Denali: The highest mountain peak in North America, located in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, with an elevation of 20,310 feet.
Summit: The highest point of a mountain, often the primary objective of a mountaineering expedition.
Expedition: A journey undertaken by a group of people with a specific purpose, such as exploration, scientific research, or mountaineering.
Mountaineering: The sport or activity of climbing mountains, involving technical skills, physical endurance, and knowledge of mountain environments.