The first season's six-part series included double-amputee Mark Inglis' ascent and brief footage of British climber David Sharp, who died in the attempt.

Jensen nearly died on the descent when a piton attached to a rock pass came loose and he fell fifteen feet off the slope.

Millionaire David Tait attempted the first double-traverse of Everest, planning to ascend the north side, descend the south, and make the return trip.

The series followed Russell Brice's Himex team as they, this time, climbed the South face, which is well known for such obstacles as the Hillary step and the Khumbu icefall.

Phil Keoghan hosted discussions on several subjects with the show's participants and several well-known climbers, including Peter Hillary.