The world now knows of the tragedy on Mount Everest last May. It was a gripping story that unfolded on these pages for several months, from the exciting days packing and planning in Seattle to the agonizing struggle to lay Scott Fischer's body to rest high up on the mountain.

The climbing community continues to wrestle with the underlying questions of risk and responsibility. And in an attempt to sort through the complex issues and emotions, Jon Krakauer has authored the definitive story about the deadliest days on the tallest mountain.

During the expedition, our correspondents at Everest base camp filled frequent reports using all available
means including satellite phones, fax, and courier.

Other stories:
Outside Online readers share their thoughts -- Ongoing
Memorial fund established for Fischer's family -- Ongoing
Lopsang reported killed in avalanche -- September 27
Lopsang responds to Krakauer's article -- August 11
Boukreev responds to Krakauer's article -- July 31
American Alpine Club's Everest symposium -- July 13
Transcript of Outside Online chat with Jon Krakauer -- May 23
Interview with Jon Krakauer after the storm -- May 20
Australian climber emotionally shattered -- May 15
Ed Viesturs' impression of the storm's chaos -- May 14
Makalu Gao on his ordeal with the dying Scott Fischer -- May 13
India probes Everest deaths, questions Japanese team -- May 13
Scott Fischer remembered, by Paul Roberts -- May 12
Jon Kraukauer's reflections from Everest -- April 15
Goran solos from Stockholm to Everest -- April 10
Scott Fischer: An aptitude for altitude -- February 14

Scott Fischer's slide show:
A virtual hump to the summit