NOVA - Everest: The Death Zone

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(4 stars) - Left me squirming
There are getting to be almost as many documentaries about Mount Everest as there are dead bodies of climbers left atop the mountain. This one is distinguised by its dissection of what happens to the human body when it tries to survive in the thin air atop Everest. It left me feeling a bit nauseous. You wonder why so many risk their lives to go there. Western documentaries like this one also don't dwell on the fact that the native Sherpas are required to help the outsiders get to the top by aluminum ladders and ropes already installed. It seems kind of silly, not like the original explorers who got to the top without these aids.

(5 stars) - NOVA - EVEREST: THE DEATH ZONE
FASCINATING, PLUS I ORDER FROM AMAZON FOR EVERYTHING I WANT THAT IS AVAILABLE. YOU'RE GREAT!

(5 stars) - The Reality of going high
In a word for anyone planning on going high--ominous. The medical realities of making an attempt to climb higher than 8,000 metres are graphically illustrated in this excellent presentation.

(4 stars) - Just ok
I guess I am jaded because I watched the IMAX Everest video (which seems to get the best reviews) first and can't help but compare them. Still this video had some good participants i.e. Ed Viestur's and such. Interesting view point but the testing didn't do much for me but provide information. Would have liked more extra's on dvd to. All in all ok.

(5 stars) - NOVA - Everest: The Death Zone
Excellent DVD on Everest! Have read a lot of books on the Himalayan Mountains (especially Mt. Everest) and this gives you a beautiful view of the area and what it is like to climb in the Death Zone. A DVD you can watch many times!

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