The pieces I've written for 'Outside' magazine are definitely my best work, and they're virtually all about the outdoors. Jon Krakauer havemagazineoutdoor Change image and share on social
Most friendly fire incidents aren't investigated properly because of neglect or a natural inclination to cover up the embarrassing fact that they killed one of their own. Jon Krakauer coverembarrassfact Change image and share on social
Once you believe that God is speaking directly to you, there is no discussion. Jon Krakauer directlydiscussiongod Change image and share on social
I never studied writing, but I'd always been a reader and had a secret fantasy about being a writer. Jon Krakauer fantasyreadersecret Change image and share on social
I guess I don't try to justify climbing or defend it, because I can't. I see climbing as a compulsion that, at its best, is no worse than many other compulsions - golf or stamp collecting or growing world-record pumpkins. Jon Krakauer badlyclimbcollect share on social
Rob Hall was, without doubt, the most competent guide in mountaineering. Jon Krakauer competentdoubtguide Change image and share on social
I knew that you couldn't make a living simply writing about the outdoors, so I made an effort from the beginning of my freelance career to write about other subjects. Jon Krakauer begincareereffort Change image and share on social
The way to Everest is not a Yellow Brick Road. Jon Krakauer brickeverestroad Change image and share on social
Heaven, for me, is one focused project - it's like a weird form of autism. Jon Krakauer autismfocusform Change image and share on social
When I start any book, I have no idea what I'm going to do. Jon Krakauer bookideastart Change image and share on social
