Everest: Beyond the Limit 

Climbers arrive at Everest Base Camp and quickly learn the dangers of the mountain.They are shocked to discover how badly their minds and bodies cope as they move to Advance Base Camp. A ... See full summary »

Stars:

Phurba Tashi Sherpa, Rod Baber, Darius Vaiciulis

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Cast

Series cast summary:
Phurba Tashi Sherpa	...	Self 11 episodes, 2006-2007
Rod Baber	...	Self - Climber 8 episodes, 2007
Darius Vaiciulis	...	Self - Climber 8 episodes, 2007
Fred Ziel	...	Self - Climber 8 episodes, 2007
Russell Brice	...	Self 7 episodes, 2006-2007
Mogens Jensen	...	Self 7 episodes, 2006-2007
Tim Medvetz	...	Self 7 episodes, 2006-2007
Monica Piris	...	Self - Expedition Doctor 7 episodes, 2007
Max Chaya	...	Self 6 episodes, 2006
Mark Inglis	...	Self 6 episodes, 2006
Terry O'Connor	...	Self 6 episodes, 2006
Brett Merrell	...	Self 6 episodes, 2006
Greg Stebner	...	Narrator 5 episodes, 2009

Storyline

Climbers arrive at Everest Base Camp and quickly learn the dangers of the mountain.They are shocked to discover how badly their minds and bodies cope as they move to Advance Base Camp. A cameraman collapses with intense stomach pains. A member of an Indian expedition collapses with acute mountain sickness. It is up to expedition physician, Terry, to lead a full-scale rescue mission.

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Genres:

Documentary | Adventure

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User Reviews

Excellent insight on the reality of what goes on every year

Having seen the first four televised episodes I am very impressed with this documentary and look forward to it each week.

To me it represents a human struggle against severe elements both physiologically and psychologically, intertwined with human emotion and interaction in a competitive environment.

It's also quite a thrill to be able to see such a high quality production....and I applaud Discover Channel for televising it. This is a real reality show; people do and will continue to die up there each year.

It's all about calculated risks. So far we have seen two client climbers abort their attempts because they were listening to their own bodies. That, in my mind, the first line of defense. They are the smart ones in that by saving themselves they avoid putting others at risk higher up on the slopes. Self rescue is the #1 rule of survival in many extreme sports for the same reason. Plan your climb and climb your plan. If you are off plan for reasons within yourself or reasons beyond your control, GO DOWN.

We are getting a unique view of one particular team and I would say what we are seeing (and about to see) is repeated by many other teams up there during climbing season each year.

wmarzan1

Details

Official Sites:

Discovery Channel

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 November 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Everest - Pera apo ta oria

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tigress Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

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