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Into Thin Air- A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer

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Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a gripping personal account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, detailing the author's harrowing experience during a deadly storm that claimed five lives. Written as a firsthand narrative, the book examines the complex mix of poor judgment, extreme conditions, and human error that led to the tragedy. Krakauer reflects on his own role in the events, offering a candid and balanced look at the climbers involved, including the dedicated Sherpas. The story combines intense survival drama with deep introspection, exploring themes of ambition, guilt, and the limits of human endurance in the world's highest peak.

  • Paperback format
  • Published 1999
  • ISBN: 9780385494786
  • Sports genre
  • Personal memoir

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