One of my absolute favs.......I have read it twice. If you can get the hardback copy with the pics go for it, you won't regret it even if your not a climber. Krakauer account is by far the best of the several books written about that eventful summer IMO..........

Been wanting to head to Rainier one summer soon. Who wants to go?  8-) Probably not going to get to the Himalayas to trek and see the places I have read so much about but Rainier has plenty of Glaciers and high places.

If you liked "Into Thin Air"  may I suggest two classics "K2 The Savage Mountain" or the French triumph from Maurice Herzog "Annapurna". Both are quite inspiring. If you search used bookstores you can often get a hard copy complete with pics for a reasonable price.

There are wilderness challenges out there other than carrying a boat over your head. (yea like trying to reel in that 10lb walleye! :D )