Name: Everest: Beyond the Limit
Released: 2006-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Russell Brice, Tim Medvetz, Russell Brice

Available on Prime Video

Climbers struggle to reach the summit of the world's highest peak, on a journey where ambition overrides agony, exhaustion and chances of survival.

Reality · 2006 · 48 min

Starring Russell Brice , Tim Medvetz , Russell Brice

Director Barny Revill

EPISODE 1

Summit Dreams

Climbers arrive at Everest Base Camp and quickly learn the dangers of the mountain when they hear about a Sherpa's condition. Climbers struggle to push their bodies to acclimate to the extreme altitude four miles above sea level.

43 min · Nov 14, 2006
EPISODE 2

The Gatekeeper

Hundreds of climbers at Advanced Base Camp prepare for the climb. Acceptable weather is fast approaching and the expedition leader plans for an early summit, but he'll have to push both his Sherpas and climbers extra hard to be ready in time.

43 min · Nov 21, 2006
EPISODE 3

To the Summit

Russell splits the expedition into two teams for the five day summit assault. The first team sets off in good spirits. On the climb from Camp One to Camp Two, Brett begins to struggle. Will he fail on his second attempt?

43 min · Nov 28, 2006
EPISODE 4

Into the Death Zone

Two teams are trapped at high altitude by high winds and extreme cold. When the weather relents next day, Mogens voyages higher without the aid of bottled oxygen. The rest of the team races against the clock as they run out of time and air.

43 min · Dec 5, 2006
EPISODE 5

Mutiny On the Mountain

Some reach the top but the the mountain is crowded and they caught in yet another line to descend. Climbers face bitter cold and two struggling climbers disobey their leader's orders to turn back.

43 min · Dec 12, 2006
EPISODE 6

The Final Cost

Struggling climbers suffer from Summit Fever and refuse to turn back as the summit is just a few feet above them. As other climbers descend many are have serious frostbite. Climbers offer their final reflections on the expedition and the cost of Everest.

43 min · Dec 19, 2006