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.

Cast

Chris Bonington

Tom Hornbein

Todd Burleson

Eric Simonson

Robert Schoene

Laverne Woods

Edmund Hillary

George H. W. Bush

Leslies Buckland

Peter Habeler

Reinhold Messner

Marty Hoey

Phil Ershler

Lou Whittaker

Jim Wickwire

Beck Weathers

Peter Thomas