Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain on earth. It’s also known as the easiest of the Himalayan 8,000-meter peaks to climb. But contrary to popular belief, nothing comes easy at 26,906 feet. This film chronicles and accurately portrays the harsh reality of expedition life during a major Himalayan climb.
Located 25 miles west of the famed Mount Everest, Cho Oyu remains obscure to those outside the mountaineering community. However, for individuals seeking the formidable test of high altitude climbing, Cho Oyu presents the perfect challenge.
From the exotic and bustling city of Kathmandu we travel through the lush lowlands of Nepal before crossing over the border into China. From here we travel onto the Tibetan Plateau and onward to Cho Oyu. It’s a rugged journey, where landslides routinely destroy the road and the itinerary changes by the hour. But if getting to the mountain is difficult, one can only imagine what lies ahead on the mountain. In the end only a small handful in this large expedition will make it to the summit – define easy.
Awards
2003 Silver Telly Award for Sports Programming
Bronze Telly Award for Broadcast Documentary Programming
Details
LENGTH: 1 x 52 Minutes
FORMAT: Special
INTERNATIONAL TRACK: Yes
TEXTLESS: Yes
CLOSED CAPTIONS: No
ASPECT RATIO: 4:3
PRODUCTION YEAR: 2003
RELEASE YEAR: 2007
SUPPLIER: Media Ventures
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
RIGHTS TERRITORY: Worldwide
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