High Ground is a 2012 American documentary film, directed by Michael Brown,[1] about eleven veterans who set off to climb the tallest peak in the Himalayas to heal the physical and emotional wounds of war.

These soldiers, representing four branches of the United States military, set out to climb the 20,075 ft peak of Lobuche East, just 8.7 miles from Mount Everest.

After days of trekking in Nepal's Khumbu Valley, the climbing route started from Lobuche High Camp with steep rock and transitioned to snow and ice for the final 2,000 feet.

Filmmakers charged batteries at teahouses along the trek, which was an expensive process that required cash-only payments in Nepalese currency to pay for electricity.

"Upon viewing the finished version of High Ground, however, I was stunned at its emotional impact, and the tremendous pride I felt towards the men and women featured in the film and what they have sacrificed and accomplished."