Into Thin Air is a riveting first-hand account of a catastrophic expedition up Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day eight people were dead. Into Thin Air is the definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest. Taking the reader step by step from Katmandu to the mountain’s deadly pinnacle, Krakauer also peers deeply into the myth of the world’s tallest mountain. What is it about Everest that has compelled so many people, including himself, to throw caution to the wind, ignore the concerns of loved ones, and willingly subject themselves to such risk, hardship, and expense?Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. Written with emotional clarity, Krakauer’s eyewitness account of what happened on the roof of the world is a singular achievement. The author’s own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions. Into Thin Air ranks among the great adventure books of all time. A book of rare eloquence and power that could remain relevant for centuries.