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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Everest Disaster Indian Paintbrush Book Award (2000) the village healerJon Krakauer's Into Thin Air recounts the 1996 Everest disaster, documenting a deadly storm that struck multiple expeditions during their summit attempt. Outside magazine sent Krakauer to join Rob Hall's expedition, and by the end of summit day eight climbers had died. Krakauer's account weaves the day to day drama on the mountain with reflections on the broader history of Everest expeditions. Written within months of the events, the narrative conveys