Jon Krakauer is an American writer who has become famous for his books of the outdoors and mountain-climbing. Not only is he a writer but his father also introduced him to mountaineering at age 8. After graduating from college in 1976 Jon spent three weeks in the wilderness of Alaska climbing a new route on Devils Thumb Mountain. He is also know for his famous descent of Mount Everest in which four team mates died. Jon was born on April 12, 1954 and is now the author of many best selling books. These books include Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, Under the Banner of Heaven, and more! In 1996, he came out with the book, Into the Wild, which is today a well known and popular book, that tells about a young adult who throws away his normal life to live off the land. Jon Krakauer can definitely relate himself to this character in terms of passions, and family issues. Jon's father wasn't happy that he didn't go into the field of medicine like himself, but Jon insisted that writing and climbing were his true passions. Now, spending his time between Colorado, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest, Jon climbs, fishes, and lives his dream!
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