Scott Fischer was an American mountaineer known for his significant contributions to high-altitude climbing. He was born on March 24, 1960, and gained fame for his successful ascents of several major peaks, including K2 and Everest. Fischer was also a co-founder of the Mountain Madness climbing company, which offered guided expeditions. Tragically, Scott Fischer died during the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, a catastrophic event that claimed the lives of several climbers. His story was later depicted in the book "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer, which detailed the events of that fateful climbing season.