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This extraordinary DVD is the definitive documentary of the history and mystery of Mt. Everest. Includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary’s legendary summit climb, explores the triumphant expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mt. Everest and also features the thrilling Aacademy Award nominated best documentary about the 1953 British expedition that was the first to reach Mt. Everest’s Summit. An interview with Sir Edmund Hillary and biographies of other famed climbers round out this fascinating DVD.