Military investigations are designed not to find anyone guilty. Jon Krakauer designfindguilty Change image and share on social
What makes climbing great for me, strangely enough, is this life-and-death aspect. It sounds trite to say, I know, but climbing isn't just another game. It isn't just another sport. It's life itself. Which is what makes it so compelling and also what makes it so impossible to justify when things go bad. Jon Krakauer aspectbadclimb share on social
The way to Everest is not a Yellow Brick Road. Jon Krakauer brickeverestroad Change image and share on social
Climbing Mount Everest was the biggest mistake I've ever made in my life. I wish I'd never gone. I suffered for years of PTSD and still suffer from what happened. I'm glad I wrote a book about it. But, you know, if I could go back and relive my life, I would never have climbed Everest. Jon Krakauer backbigbook share on social
Everest is not real climbing. It's rich people climbing. It's a trophy on the wall, and they're done... When I say I wish I'd never gone, I really mean that. Jon Krakauer climbeverestpeople Change image and share on social
When I write books, I've learned not to have any expectations that I'm going to change the world. Jon Krakauer bookchangeexpectation Change image and share on social
Let's not mince words: Everest doesn't attract a whole lot of well-balanced folks. The self-selection process tends to weed out the cautious and the sensible in favor of those who are single-minded and incredibly driven. Which is a big reason the mountain is so dangerous. Jon Krakauer attractbalancebig 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
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
I love being outdoors, being in the mountains and the desert, and my wife enjoys that too. That's one of the things that sustain our relationship. Jon Krakauer desertenjoylove Change image and share on social