a Soulstice Films release

5.1.99 a unique team of climbers led...

a Soulstice Films release

5.1.99 a unique team of climbers led by Everest veteren Eric Simonson finds the remains of the legendary alpinist George Mallory, possibly the first to actually climb Everest in 1924. The climbing world erupts in a torrent of speculation about what the discovery means. 3.15.2001 Simonson gathers nearly the exact same team once again to solve the mystery once an for all. Found on Everest is the inside story of this expedition.

After 3 search rotations at 27,000 feet, the team's summit bid is thwarted be a rescue of 5 climbers that were stranded overnight on the North Ridge. After making the difficuly decision to turn around 500 feet from the top, the group spends an epic day saving 4 of the 5 climbers.

Added: December 28, 2005
Producer: Lenticular Pictures
Copyright: Lenticular Pictures
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