Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains

I am a big fan of Jon Krakauer's other books, so I thought I would give his collection of essays on mountaineering a go. Each chapter encompasses an array of fascinating stories of the brave souls who attempt to climb peaks of dizzying heights. I was surprised to find a good collection of stories on pilots who drop off climbers, people who boulder, canyoneers, and how mountains are measured. 

I like the fact that each chapter is filled with details but is accessible as well. It has humor, heartbreak, and loads of tension. If you liked “Into Thin Air” and need to scratch that itch again, this will do it for you. 

 

Loved every second of it. Also a good reminder to not go too crazy on mountains.