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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I've been a fan of Krakauer's work since I first read "Into the Wild" and "Into Thin Air," and he doesn't disappoint with "Eiger Dreams."
I was expecting stories mostly about Himalayan climbs, but was pleasantly surprised to find stories about bouldering, canyoneering, waterfall climbing, Alaskan summits, and glacier aviation.
With his usual captivating voice, Krakauer teaches the reader (from seasoned climbers to those who've never stepped foot on a mountain) incredible things about both the physical and mental processes of climbing.
I was expecting stories mostly about Himalayan climbs, but was pleasantly surprised to find stories about bouldering, canyoneering, waterfall climbing, Alaskan summits, and glacier aviation.
With his usual captivating voice, Krakauer teaches the reader (from seasoned climbers to those who've never stepped foot on a mountain) incredible things about both the physical and mental processes of climbing.
Mountains, men, some good stories, some stupid. Nothing really special
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
Always an interesting read- I have enjoyed Mr. Krakauer books in the past and these short stories did not disappoint.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Great, accessible stories that the climber or hiker or armchair mountaineer can enjoy. He writes is such an understanable, honest way that is so enjoyable. Reading this in the winter got me excited for adventures in my own rocky mountain backyard.
I love Jon Krakauer and I love books about crazy people who climb really big mountains. I was so FREAKING BORED by this book that I couldn't bring myself to finish it. Maybe I will try again at some point....
it’s all little articles that the author has written over time and i really like how they focus on all the different parts of climbing and mountaineering all with the main idea of the obsession with climbing and mountaineering despite how dangerous they are