Tempting Fate

The second episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom', explores the triumphant (and tragic) expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mount Everest. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The first episode, titled 'The Quest', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more.

• Release date
• January 1, 1997
• Runtime
• 53 min
• Genres
• Documentary, Adventure
• Director
• Maria Zone

Cast

Chris Bonington Self

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Tom Hornbein Self

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Todd Burleson Self

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Eric Simonson Self

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Robert Schoene Self

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Laverne Woods Self, Self (archive footage) Edmund Hillary Self George H. W. Bush Self