Jon Krakauer, 30 Years After His Everest Expedition
Podcast:All Of It with Alison Stewart Published On: Mon May 11 2026 Description: 30 years ago, a deadly blizzard on Mount Everest claimed the lives of eight climbers. Among the surviving members of the expedition was journalist Jon Krakauer, who was covering it for Outside Magazine. His book about the experience, Into Thin Air, became a hit. But 30 years later, what has changed about the experience of climbing the highest peak in the world? Jon Krakauer discusses the new 30th anniversary edition of Into Thin Air. Photo by John Storey/Getty Images: Author Jon Krakauer in a park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.