The documentary is available on platforms like Into Film+ and has been featured on Disney+ .
A team of climate scientists and Sherpas ascends into the "death zone"—the high-altitude area where oxygen is insufficient to sustain human life—to install the world's highest weather station.
The film combines stunning cinematography of the Himalayan landscape with intimate interviews from experienced climbers and researchers. It explores several broader themes beyond pure science: Expedition Everest (2020)
is a National Geographic documentary that chronicles a groundbreaking scientific mission to the world's highest peak. Directed by Katie Bauer Murdock, the 44-minute film follows a multidisciplinary team of scientists and Sherpas as they conduct critical climate research in one of Earth's most extreme environments. The Scientific Mission
The documentary provides a detailed analysis of the extreme conditions and life-threatening risks faced by those who attempt the climb. The documentary is available on platforms like Into
Researchers use advanced technology to map the notorious Khumbu Glacier in unprecedented detail.
It examines the environmental and cultural consequences of the massive mountaineering tourism industry in the region. How to Watch It explores several broader themes beyond pure science:
The core of the documentary focuses on a group of dozens of scientists investigating how climate change is affecting the Himalayan region. Key objectives featured in the film include: