National Geographic: Surviving Everest

National Geographic: Surviving Everest

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2003-04-27

Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!

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Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!

Released

2003-04-27

Runtime

60

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Genres

Documentary

Language

English

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National Geographic Films

National Geographic Documentary Films

National Geographic

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    Peter Hillary

    Peter Hillary
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    Jamling Tenzing Norgay

    Jamling Tenzing Norgay
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    Brent Bishop

    Brent Bishop
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    Peter Coyote

    Peter Coyote