Eight skiers attempt to descend from the summit of Mount Everest, facing extreme weather and the challenges of the Death Zone above 8,000 meters.
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Eight skiers attempt to descend from the summit of Mount Everest, facing extreme weather and the challenges of the Death Zone above 8,000 meters.
Synopsis
Mike Marolt and his twin brother Steve, both seasoned skiers from Aspen, Colorado, lead a group of friends on a daring expedition to ski from the summit of Mount Everest. Filmed over a decade, Skiing Everest documents their attempts to navigate the treacherous slopes above 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen. The film features interviews with notable figures like Hans Kammerlander, the first person to ski from Everest's summit, and Laura Bakos, the first woman to achieve the same feat on an 8,000-meter peak. It also recounts the history of high-altitude skiing.
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Why Watch
- See Mike and Steve Marolt's historic ski descents.
- Meet Olympic skier John Callahan and his adventures.
- Find out about the first ski descent from Everest's summit.
Did You Know
- Mike and Steve Marolt skied from Shisha Pangma's summit in 2000.
- Fredrik Ericsson, featured in the film, died skiing on K2 in 2010.
- Laura Bakos was the first woman to ski from an 8000-meter peak.
- The film was shot over a span of ten years by Mike Marolt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Skiing Everest?
Skiing Everest was directed by Les Guthman and Mike Marolt.
What significant achievement did the Marolt brothers accomplish in 2000?
In 2000, the Marolt brothers became the first skiers from the Western Hemisphere to ski from above 8,000 metres when they skied from the summit of Shisha Pangma in Tibet.
When did Skiing Everest premiere on ESPN?
Skiing Everest debuted on ESPN Classic in November 2011.
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