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Mentioned in 14 episodes
Into Thin Air
A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
Book • 1997
In 'Into Thin Air', Jon Krakauer recounts the true story of a 24-hour period on Mt. Everest when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a devastating storm.
The book details the catastrophic events that led to the worst single-season death toll in Everest's history.
Krakauer, who was on the mountain as a client of guide Rob Hall, provides a meticulously researched and emotionally charged account of the disaster, reflecting on the risks, judgments, and heroism involved in high-altitude climbing.
The narrative explores the commercialization of Everest, the psychological and physical challenges faced by climbers, and the author's own struggles with survivor's guilt and mortality.
The book details the catastrophic events that led to the worst single-season death toll in Everest's history.
Krakauer, who was on the mountain as a client of guide Rob Hall, provides a meticulously researched and emotionally charged account of the disaster, reflecting on the risks, judgments, and heroism involved in high-altitude climbing.
The narrative explores the commercialization of Everest, the psychological and physical challenges faced by climbers, and the author's own struggles with survivor's guilt and mortality.
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
Mentioned by Sarah, who had to read it for school, as a book about climbing on a forest.
Ep 339: Doing Things Alone
Recommended by Paddy Andrews as a book about the 1996 Everest disaster and the commercialization of Everest.
74 - From Football to Finance with guest host Paddy Andrews
