# Jon Krakauer: The Mountain's Shadow

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Podcast: [Climbing Gold](https://stenobird.com/podcast/climbing-gold-2096263)
Published: 2026-05-15T10:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.climbinggold.com/episodes/Jon-Krakauer
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## Resource

Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air chronicled the 1996 Everest disaster and launched a generation of interest in climbing and the natural world, but for Jon the tragedy that unfolded around him left him struggling with PTSD and searching for peace. Now 30 years later, Jon reflects on his career, the expedition that changed his life and why writing has always been harder than climbing. Read the 30th Anniversary edition of Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer Watch Climbing Gold on YouTube Thanks to our sponsors The North Face Check out Summit Series at thenorthface.com Maui Nui Get exclusive access to the new spicy venison stick at mauinui.com/climbinggold David Buy 4 cartons and get the 5th one for free at davidprotein.com/climbinggold Turtlebox Take your music anywhere turtleboxaudio.com LMNT Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/climbinggold. Try the new LMNT Lemonade Ice Tea. Kodiak Cakes Find Kodiak products at your local grocery store, they're the ones with the bear on the box or learn more at Kodiakcakes.com Want Climbing Gold ad free? Check out ⁠Unroped

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