INTO THIN AIR

Into Thin Air is a non-fiction book by Jon Krakauer detailing his experience as a participant in the 1996 Everest disaster, when a storm trapped several expeditions on the mountain, resulting in the highest death toll in a single season at the time. The book is a gripping and harrowing account of high-altitude climbing, the tragic events of that 24-hour period, and an analysis of the factors that contributed to the disaster. It’s described as a great adventure book that combines personal narrative, historical context, and a look into the perils of climbing Everest.