This story was definitely not what I was expecting… I was expecting a fearless, adrenalin boosting story. In the end when neither the main characters nor the experienced climbers are able to conquer the Eiger I find myself dissappointed. I understand the risk that is taken, and I see that a lot of risks need to be throught through with a plan before they are taken. The narrator, Jon, seems to be the type of risk taker I am. He likes to take risks but knows when enough is enough. He noticed the conditions were harsh and knew he was not that skilled of a climber (and we aren’t talking about the risk of trying a new food or telling that special someone you like them. We are talking about climbing a 6000 foot vertical wall). Jon’s friend is the type of risk taker who hates backing down and giving up. Sometimes it is hard to give up or to fail, but in every risk you take you cannot have success every time.
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