Jon Krakauer

Jon Krakauer, the author of Into the Wild. Jon Krakauer grew up in a large family in Oregon. His father took him mountaineering and he enjoyed sports.When he was in college, he took environmental classes and was still involved with mountaineering. He obtained his bachelor's degree and was married by 1980. He spent much of his time outside still, climbing and exploring. He had met his wife while spending weeks isolated from civilization. One of the most influential experiences in his life may have been the climb of Mount Everest, where he lost four of his fellow climbers. 

Jon probably is able to write so well due to his own experience in the wild. 

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