Into Thin Air

[sylvandream]

I met John Krakauer today while climbing at the local climbing gym. It is such a scene it is ridiculous. I was climbing with a friend, who happens to be the E.D. of the American Mountain Guide Association, and as this older gentleman, middle-aged, who looked rather grizzled, walked by she whispered to me, "I am pretty sure that is John Krakauer

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[hindsight85]

I've never read that book but have been meaning to for a long time. A lot of my students at work just finished reading it and they got really into it. That is so awesome that you met the author!