TY - BOOK AU - Krakauer, J TI - Eiger Dreams SN - 978-0-330-37000-4 U1 - 796.5 PY - 2011/// CY - UK PB - Panmacmillan KW - साहित्य N1 - 5609; Eiger Dreams N2 - "Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains" is a collection of essays and articles by Jon Krakauer, focusing on the world of mountaineering and rock climbing. The book explores the allure, challenges, and often-dangerous pursuits of those drawn to these extreme sports, delving into the psychology of climbers and the allure of scaling peaks like the Eiger, K2, and Denali. Krakauer also reflects on his own experiences, including his near-fatal climb of Alaska's Devils Thumb. ER -