National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain (2003)
In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay made history as the first people to reach the top of Everest. Now, 50 years later, three sons of Everest's most celebrated climbers return to the mountain to challenge it again. Join their journey as they brave the elements and face death to climb 29,000 feet of wind-blasted rock and ice. And, relive the dramatic history of Everest from great triumphs to deadly tragedies, enduring rivalries and the unsung role of the Sherpa people - as National Geographic exposes the untold stories that lurk in the mountain's epic shadow and takes you on THE ultimate Everest experience.
Director: Liesl Clark
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 6, 2003
Production: National Geographic
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain about?
- In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay made history as the first people to reach the top of Everest. Now, 50 years later, three sons of Everest's most celebrated climbers return to the mountain to challenge it again. Join their journey as they brave the elements and face death to climb 29,000 feet of wind-blasted rock and ice. And, relive the dramatic history of Everest from great triumphs to deadly tragedies, enduring rivalries and the unsung role of the Sherpa people - as National Geographic exposes the untold stories that lurk in the mountain's epic shadow and takes you on THE ultimate Everest experience.
- Who directed National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain?
- National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain was directed by Liesl Clark.
- How long is National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain?
- National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain?
- National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain is a Documentary film.