I just finished reading Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.  I read Into Thin Air a few years ago and have wanted to read Into the Wild for some time, but never got around to it.  Then I heard the movie was coming out and I knew I had to read it soon so that the movie wouldn’t spoil the book for me.  If you are an outdoor enthusiast, and I imagine you are if you are reading this hiking blog, you will enjoy this book.  I highly recommend it.

The most interesting part of the book to me was not about the Chris McCandless, the subject of the book, but a deviation in the story where Jon writes about an extreme climbing trip in Alaska where he risked death climbing Devils Thumb.  I think that Jon should write a life biography because he has some great stories to tell. Maybe he’s just waiting until he’s older and has a few more adventures to write about?

Jon Krakauer is a great writer that tells a good story and leaves out the fluff.  Pick up anything he’s written and he’ll take you on an adventure you won’t soon forget.