Author Jon Krakauer Reflects on 1996 Everest Disaster Anniversary
Journalist and author Jon Krakauer revisits the tragic events of May 1996, when a severe blizzard struck Mount Everest, resulting in the deaths of eight climbers. Krakauer, who was part of the expedition, chronicled the disaster in his 1997 book 'Into Thin Air.' On the 30th anniversary of the tragedy, Krakauer discussed the event with host Robin Young, reflecting on the harrowing experience and its lasting impact on the climbing community. The disaster remains one of the deadliest in Everest's history, highlighting the extreme dangers of high-altitude mountaineering. 
