"Mike Tobin's 'Everest: Journey to the Top of the World' explores what drives mountaineers to risk their lives on the planet's tallest peak"

Everest: Journey to the Top of the World with Mike Tobin

Hundreds have died attempting to climb Mount Everest. The behemoth, named "goddess mother of the earth" by the Tibetans and "goddess of the sky" by the Nepalese, has long attracted explorers seeking challenge or glory. "Everest: Journey to the Top of the World" follows Tobin's preparation for and journey to the summit as he interviews fellow adventurers he meets along the way.