Eiger Dreams (Abridged): Ventures Among Men and Mountains Audiobook

" Great stories, love the settings, perfect small book to tuck in your purse for a plane ride. "

" Short essays. I liked this format - it was more fun than 'Into Thin Air' but still had the expertise and passion. I was especially fond of the story of the guy that started bouldering. "

" I learned a lot about the history of climbing from this book. I didn't realize how big a role Yosemite has played in the evolution of climbing. "

" Great collection of short stories. A must read for any adventure enthusiast. "

" A good collection of stories about men and mountains "

" Yet another excellent offering from Mr. Krakauer! This collection of essays on mountain climbing is a wonderful mix of personal, technical & historical stories. Great summer time reading! "

" Good collection of articles that are reprints from Outside and Smithsonian. However, the last article, The Devils Thumb, is great! Autobiographical story about a journey Krakauer took in his early twenties. Very reminiscent of Into the Wild. "

" Collection of previously published stories of adventure by Krakauer. Another great outing... "

" A series of short essays and stories about extreme mountain climbing. "

" Very readable, short articles about climbing. Krakauer's style is quite entertaining. It is a little dated in parts (he mentions in one piece a new extreme sport called "bungee jumping"), but still good. "

" Nice collection of short writings on mountain climbing. Not Krakauer's best book but it's solid and worth reading if you like this topic. "

" A collection of outdoor experiences. Climbing Eiger is just one of the many stories in the collection. "

" Entertaining as a personal narrative that attempts to explain (like many of his books) why people do the things they do. "

" Lots of information about two places that I have been even though I am not a mountain climber: Yosemite and Mont Blanc. Also, anecdotes about our hometown hero Yvonne Chouinard "

" I am such a sucker for Krakaur's writing. This is a good read but not his best. But I will still recommend it, as it is enjoyable. "

" beautifully written book to show an insider's conception of mountain climbing. The hardships and dangers are graphic and the joys can be hard to come by-I was riveted. "

" Some *real* stories. So much death. Krakauer always finds these. "

" What can I say? I went on an adventure story kick in the winter of 2000. I can't say why really but I didn't think I'd like these kind of books but I really did. I liked Into Thin Air better though. "

" Fantastic, slightly lesser-known publication from Jon Krakauer. Worth it just for the chapter on his ascent of the Thumb. "

" A fun collection of climbing or mountain related short stories. Chapter 2 is about the one and only John Gill! "

" A collection of short works, mostly from Outside Magazine, by this accomplished and familiar author. Some sing more vividly than others; some are tales or characters so good they defy forced storytelling. Nonetheless, this book will captivate anyone who dreams of mountain adventures. "

" Krakauer never disappoints and this book (which deserves much more recognition) has echoes of Bill Bryson (A Walk in the Woods) to lighten things up. "

" One of the essays here inspired me to travel to Chamonix, France last October. "

" I really enjoyed this collection of mostly climbing-related tales. It's quite different from most Krakauer...less venom, more jollity. Admittedly I enjoy his venomous style, but this volume gave me many laugh-out-loud moments. It was a good break from his usual super serious style. "

" This is Krakauer's first book- a collection of his previously published articles on mountaineering. I am an avid reader of Krakauer and although this book is quite as gripping as his other books I still found it fascinating and well written. "

" Good book, Krakauer is dependable. Took me awhile to get through it as I was distracted by some other things. "

" Not my favorite of his books. A collection of stories about climbing. They were good, but didn't hold my interest as well as some of the others. "

" Excellent book. It's a collection of Krakauer's early articles written for periodicals like "Outside" etc. Here's a guy that has really lived what he talks about. "

" Some amazing stories in here.. Krakauer's descriptions are great - you can almost feel the cold the climbers have to brave on the mountains. "

" Great collection of short stories. A must read for any adventure enthusiast. "

" Best quote, on mountaineering: "It's kind of like having fun, only different." "