<P> Much of Krakauer 's popularity as a writer came from his work as a journalist for Outside . In November 1983 , he was able to give up his part - time work as a fisherman and carpenter to become a full - time writer . In addition to his work on mountain climbing , the topics he covered as a freelance writer varied greatly ; his writing has also appeared in Architectural Digest , National Geographic Magazine , Rolling Stone , and Smithsonian . Krakauer 's 1992 book Eiger Dreams collects some of his articles written between 1982 and 1989 . </P>
<P> Much of Krakauer 's popularity as a writer came from his work as a journalist for Outside . In November 1983 , he was able to give up his part - time work as a fisherman and carpenter to become a full - time writer . In addition to his work on mountain climbing , the topics he covered as a freelance writer varied greatly ; his writing has also appeared in Architectural Digest , National Geographic Magazine , Rolling Stone , and Smithsonian . Krakauer 's 1992 book Eiger Dreams collects some of his articles written between 1982 and 1989 . </P>
when was krakauer considered a success as a writer
when was krakauer considered a success as a writer
November 1983
November 1983