An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.

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Cast

Liam Neeson

Narrator

Ed Viesturs

Summit Team Leader, USA

David Breashears

Summit Team, USA

Tracy Pfau

Mountain Climber