Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

For lovers of gripping survival stories and high-altitude drama, Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air is a must-read. This harrowing account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster is widely regarded as one of the greatest adventure books ever written. A Riveting True Story of Courage and Tragedy When acclaimed journalist and climber Jon Krakauer summited Mount Everest on May 10, 1996, he faced the extreme toll of oxygen deprivation and 57 hours without sleep. Just hours after his descent, a deadly storm engulfed the mountain. By the next morning, five climbers had lost their lives, including renowned guides Rob Hall and Scott Fischer, and others were left battling severe frostbite and hypoxia. Krakauer’s firsthand account offers unparalleled insight into the deadly events that unfolded during Everest's most infamous season. He vividly portrays the courage, decisions, and risks taken by climbers who dared to conquer the world’s highest peak—and the devastating consequences that followed. Key Highli