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Everest '96: Trapped in the Death Zone | Big Business | 5
Against The Odds
The Everest Tragedy: Stories and Impact
This chapter explores the tragic events of the 1996 Everest disaster, focusing on John Krakauer's influential book 'Into Thin Air' and its implications for climbers and society. It examines the motivations behind climbing Everest, societal judgments, and the paradoxical increase in guided climbs following the tragedy.
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