INTO THIN AIR, PAPERBACK

A powerful, cautionary tale of adventure gone horribly wrong, 'Into Thin Air' by Jon Krakauer details the tragic events of a 1996 Mount Everest expedition. Combining a childhood dream, a passion for climbing, and the means to fund the journey, Krakauer's ascent quickly turned disastrous due to overconfidence and an unexpected storm. The catastrophe resulted in the death of seven team members, with Krakauer narrowly escaping with his life. This instant bestseller offers a gripping narrative of human ambition and the unforgiving nature of extreme environments.