![]() ![]() ![]() According to the book, Everest was already an established hallmark of mountaineering when he was born, so the first notable event that defined his fascination with mountain climbing was the climb by Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld. First, his book thoroughly details his fascination with the prospect of climbing Everest throughout his life. Krakauer’s account is valuable for two reasons. ![]() Into Thin Air, a book by Jon Krakauer, which details his participation in the tragic 1996 climb, offers an interesting insight into the problem, describing the romantic and psychological aspects of the challenge as well as giving alternative views on the matter as a commercialized and popularized tourist attraction, unnecessarily dangerous and ultimately unrewarding. ![]()
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