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202287 minPGdocumentary

The Second Summit

202287 minPGdocumentary

Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders reunite after thirty years to tackle the 6,000 metre peak of Chombu in Sikkim, confronting personal challenges along the way.

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Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders reunite after thirty years to tackle the 6,000 metre peak of Chombu in Sikkim, confronting personal challenges along the way.

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Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders return to mountaineering to climb Chombu, a 6,000 metre peak in Sikkim. This 2022 documentary details their efforts to reach the summit after a thirty-year estrangement. Both climbers face personal challenges, including cancer and aging, as they navigate the mountain's difficulties. Their reunion marks a significant moment in their lives and careers.

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