After an ice avalanche kills 16 Sherpas, the focus shifts to the differing perspectives and understandings of the various groups in the following days.

The Sherpas stage a protest meeting and most do not want to climb – some out of respect for the dead and others in order to push for better working conditions.

[4][5] This sparked a confrontation between the Sherpas, foreign expedition leaders and the Nepalese government regarding wages and conditions and resulted in a significant increase in compensation paid to victims' families.

[12] Patrick Peters of Empire magazine wrote: "...this is a spectacular, intimate and politically provocative exposé of the dangers, racial tensions and harsh economic realities on the world's highest mountain.

There is bad faith on all sides but, amid all the bickering about money and safety, Peedom always also pays attention to the courage and selflessness of her subjects.