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Sometimes referred to as the "mountain of dreams," as well as the "mountain of doom," Mount Everest acts like a magnet to adventurers around the world. This film provides a brief history about all of the past major expeditions to scale this mountain and then addresses many modern-day topics. Viewers will hear analysts discuss how current climbers now approach Everest and what types of new equipment they are using. Information is also included about the terrible 1996 accident on the mountain and how climbers have learned from what occurred then. Explores the different types of people who have acted on their overwhelming need to reach the top of this mountain.