Few try, most fail. When it comes to Everest, a mountain few enthusiasts even dare to ascend, Jim and Hilaree take it to the next level.
In this thrilling documentary from Oscar-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Jim and Hilaree attempt to climb Mount Everest on the side that no one ever sees—the north face.
Having fallen in love over their shared passion for mountaineering, Jim and Hilaree are determined to reach a level of oneness with the mountain that no one has before. Faced with treacherous conditions and danger on their way up, the pair must rely on each other for motivation and strength. At the top lies their true goal, a death-defying ski journey all the way back down. Whether they be courageous or crazy, throughout their struggle this remarkable couple learn what it means to love, to grieve, to push forward, and to conquer.
