[Fantasywriter]

I keep vowing to read Into Thin Air, but at the same time I keep putting it off. It seems so tragic, the way Rob and the others died. The guide who looked out for Number One made it down fine, but died a few years later on an even riskier Himalayan peak.

You’re right, though. It’s some of the most fascinating reading in the world. Some of the dead bodies on Everest have never been found, such as Mallory’s partner. They likely never will be.

[GSWarrior]

Into Thin Air is a very exciting and harrowing. Are you referring to Sergei Boukrev (sp?), who claims he was misrepresented in Krakaur's account.

I recently finished reading Touching The Void. Amazing story!

[Oratam]

Into Thin Air is a terrific read. It's gripping and chock full of detail. It makes you want to climb Everest even as it makes want to want to steer clear of it.

[Raebie]

Read The Climb, by Anatoli Bourkeev instead. Much better read and closer to the facts.