Jon Krakauer
Non-Fiction Author

Jon Krakauer Net Worth

Jon Krakauer is an American writer and mountaineer born on April 12, 1954 in Brookline, MA. He is best known for his non-fiction works about the beauty and danger of the wilderness, such as Into the Wild and Under the Banner of Heaven. His works have become popular among readers who appreciate his unique perspective on nature and adventure.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 12, 1954
Birth Place Brookline, MA
Age 69 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $35 million (2024)

About

American Writer and mountaineer who became famous for his non-fiction works about the beauty and danger of the wilderness. His popular publications include Into the Wild and Under the Banner of Heaven.

Before Fame

He climbed a new route on the Devil's Thumb in 1977 during a three-week-long, solo tour of Alaska's Stikine Icecap region.

Trivia

His 1997 book, Into Thin Air, details his harrowing Mount Everest climb. During the climb, four members of his party perished.

Family Life

He married fellow mountain climber Linda Mariam Moore in 1992.

Associated With

The film version of Into the Wild was directed by Sean Penn.

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