John hires young guide Badger to lead him on an Alaskan mountain climb, but his stubborness and unwillingness to heed Badger's warnings almost leads to disaster.
Wrapped up in his latest video project, Twister fails to listen to Ray's rock climbing instructions while Sam, who did poorly on his first attempt, practices with help from Tito.
Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg offers firsthand accounts of some of his most harrowing missions as an emergency wilderness physician and a member of the oldest mountain rescue team in the country, describing the unique skills and courage needed to rescue and treat patients in the extreme conditions often found in the Mt. Hood region.
Describes the conditions and terrain of Mount Everest, attempts that have been made to scale this peak, and general information about the equipment and techniques of mountain climbing.
Rick, Spud, and J.D. climb the dangerous Devil's Wall on spring break and discover a crashed B-17 bomber, the remains of a human skeleton, and a crew member's diary.
A history of world mountaineering, providing accounts of pioneering ascents in major mountain ranges around the globe from 1865 to 2005, and offering insights into the development of climbing styles and technology.
