Documentary backdrop image for Back To Everest (2001)

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200147 minPGdocumentary

Back To Everest

200147 minPGdocumentary

Two years after a tragic event, Dave Rodney attempts to summit Everest again while grappling with painful memories from his previous climb.

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Two years after a tragic event, Dave Rodney attempts to summit Everest again while grappling with painful memories from his previous climb.

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Chris Triffodirector

Kenneth Bellwriter

Bruce Edwardscast

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Dave Rodney reaches the summit of Everest in 1999. His celebration ends abruptly with a tragic event. Two years later, in 2001, he attempts to reach the peak again. Memories of the earlier tragedy haunt him as he climbs. The film covers his struggle and determination against the backdrop of Everest. Directed by Chris Triffo, "Back To Everest" runs for 47 minutes.

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