is the deeper story of the greatest Himalayan climb in American mountaineering history. Profiling the bold and visionary efforts of the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition, the film examines the sheer commitment, step-by-step struggle and lasting impact of the first American ascent of Mt. Everest and the pioneering first ascent of the West Ridge by Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld. Five decades later, High and Hallowed journeys back to Everest to discover if the essence of risk, adventure and the unknown that drew the first Americans to the summit still exists on Everest today.

Starring:

Melissa Arnot , Barry Bishop , Brent Bishop , Norman Dyhrenfurth , Ngawang Gombu , Dave Hahn , Tom Hornbein , Lute Jerstad , Jon Krakauer , Charley Mace , Reinhold Messner , David Morton , Jake Norton , Willi Unsoeld , Jim Whittaker

Genre:

Documentary, Adventure, History, Sport