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 definitely think he's a gifted writer and a good story teller.  It was throwing people under the bus, people who - right or wrong - he had no business being the judge and jury in order to sell his story for $$ that left a bad taste in my mouth about him.  But yes, reading about these climbing adventures is very interesting in exploring the extremes of the human mind and spirit and riding along int he journey.

Blue - I doubt I was the only dumb person on that bridge tonight 

Docket - Yes, it was true.  But one's perception of the truth.  As I'm sure you know, best of everyone, the truth comes out after hearing all sides and angles.  Even then, you might not really get to the true truth.  Does that even make sense?  True truth?

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. 

Yes. Based on a book that's based on a true story. Apparently including some alternate facts.

 

Written by a member of the Trump family, then?

Ha!  Only if The Donald was the first to summit.

 

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

I was thinking today that even though it's ass cold, it beats when I did my 15 miler last week and it was 10 degrees warmer and snowing.

 

As I passed a guy taking photos on the desolate Billyburg Bridge tonight, he took a pic of me and said "brave man".  Yes brave, s-t-u-p-i-d, brave. 

 

 

I alternated between feeling bad ass for being outside and dumb ass.