Surviving Everest

"You dont conquer it, you survive it." -Lary Nielson, Everest Survivor

Featuring Sir Edmund Hillary, the first to climb Everest!

Everest. Its the ultimate test for the extraordinary individuals who challenge its fearsome peak. Now National Geographic gives you a remarkable insiders look at what it takes to climb the highest, most dangerous mountain on earth. The adventure begins with the pioneering 1953 expedition of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay - the two climbers who became the first humans to stand on Everests towering, 29,028-foot summit. It continues as Hillary and his climbing companion return to Everest to celebrate their historic ascent. Complete with breathtaking footage from the original expedition, its an inspiring tribute to the courageous few who have tamed this infamous mountain. Adventure seekers wont want to miss this unequalled account of the climbing event of the century, in Surviving Everest.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 14 Januari, 2011