Jon Krakauer: - Born in 1954, Jon Krakauer grew up in Corvallis, Oregon, where his father introduced him to mountaineering at 8 yrs. old… - In 1996 Krakauer climbed Mt. Everest, but a storm - took the lives of four of the five teammates who - reached the summit with him. An analysis of the - calamity he wrote for Outside magazine received a - National Magazine Award

Answer the following questions: A. What is the riskiest adventure you have ever taken part in? B. What motivated you to take part in that risky adventure. C. Would your version of events match those of others who adventured with you?

Building Background A. The challenge of conquering Mount Everest attracts some of the world’s best climbers. B. More than two dozen climbers died on Mount Everest before it was successfully climbed in C. Dangers of ascending Mount Everest include steep rock faces, possible avalanches, changing weather conditions and oxygen-thin air.

Asia South America Europe Africa North America Australia Antarctica 1.North America 2.South America 3.Europe 4.Africa 5.Asia 6.Australia 7.Antarctica