Sadly Boukreev died on Annapurna a year or two later. I believe the American Alpine Club honored him with its highest award for valor.

I forgot about that - gosh, it was 17 or 18 years ago since I read those books.  Thanks for reminding me.  Boukreev was a great loss to the community.

Being indecisive is the worst.  I can’t decide whether to run inside or outside tomorrow...

I don't do running through snow. But I will run when it's very cold or icy (with spikes).

 

Everest is a 5k color run, and K2 is Badwater. (Well maybe not quite, and I don't know jack about mountaineering, but you get the idea.)

I just watched a documentary on Netflix called The Summit, about the 2008 expedition on K2. Due to bad weather and a series of incidents, 11 people died out of 28. Overall, there has been about one death for every 4 who have summited.

I saw that. K2 is insaine

 

Finished 3.85 outside tonight.  Very slow going - 11 min/mi pace at tempo effort.  Good heart pounding workout, but forget about pace if you go outside.  Bridges are empty so no crowds... or bikes. 

I’m not concerned with pace... I’m just terrified of falling and breaking something!  Hardly anyone shoveled so the sidewalks aren’t runnable, and the plows turned the streets into a slushy mess that will probably turn to black ice.  It will be too dark to see anything before it’s too late.  Wisest choice is to stay inside.  At least I’ll be warm?

 

After leading an expedition on Denali, which normally take 3-4 days to climb, Boukreev soloed the summit in about 10.5 hours. Denali, despite being "only" 20,300 feet, is often considered a tougher climb than many of the Himalayan peaks because of its proximity to the Arctic Circle and its severe weather.

That's what I loved about him.  He was a quiet and humble workhorse who never sought out attention or glory despite his superhuman feats.

I loved both the Everest books. I had read the original Outside article, so I didn't realize that Krakauer's story was flawed until I started reading some of the criticisms. He does write a compelling story.  After I read The Climb, I was reminded that telling a good story can get in the way of the truth. I have no desire to be a mountain climber, but I enjoy reading about it.

I might run inside tomorrow as I need to go to the store (car) anyways. Haven't been working for the last two weeks and the car hasn't moved   If I decide not to take the car to the store, then I will run outside in the snow. I will definitely not take the car just to get to a gym.

Maybe the amount of snow will help me decide

I actually like running in winter conditions that most people find almost unconceivable. It strenghtens my mind toughness. Or maybe I'm just a lil' crazy. Or both.

I am so behind,  but I read through, I think!

I thought Everest was based on a true story?  Anyway, that's not on my bucket list, but it would be amazing to do if it was easier to access.