by Jon Krakauer
First published 1990
In Eiger Dreams, Jon Krakauer takes readers on a white-knuckle journey to the world's most treacherous peaks. From the icy cliffs of the Eiger to the windswept slopes of Denali, Krakauer recounts hair-raising feats of human endurance, survival, and the insatiable drive to conquer nature's most formidable challenges. Through riveting first-hand accounts, readers experience the euphoria of summiting and the terror of catastrophic accidents. Krakauer's masterful storytelling illuminates the profound personal motivations that compel climbers to risk everything, offering an intimate look at the joys, sorrows, and complexities of life at the edge.
Genres: nature, adventure, sports, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: man-vs-nature, personal-growth
208 pages · Paperback · Lyons Press