The Making of Everest (1998)

How was this IMPOSSIBLE movie actually filmed Photographing the worlds largest mountain in the worlds largest film format demanded more than just strength and courage it required dedication and purpose During shooting our filming schedule took an unexpected turn when eight climbers from other expeditions died in a sudden storm high on the mountain Safe from the disaster our film team helped launch a rescue Relive the events of those dramatic days which captured the worlds attention and hear about our teams heroic ascent of EVEREST to photograph the first large format film images from the top of the world Summit day was heartfelt especially for our climbing leader Jamling Norgay whose father is a Sherpa climbing legend A devout Buddhist Jamling deeply respects the mountain and its deities The tragedy and triumph of Jamlings team reminds us of the importance and presence of spirit not just on the mountain but everywhere and always