Australia to Everest

Director: Troy Gray
Country: Australia
Runtime: 45’
Language: English
Year: 2006

An inexperienced trekking group embarks on the journey of a lifetime to the doorstep of the world’s tallest peak! The documentary focuses on 13 people as they make their way to the Mt Everest base camp as well as to the summit of Kala Pattar for uninterrupted views of Mt Everest.

The group, organised by TV presenter Troy Gray, will trek the more remote trails along the far side of the Khumbu valley, savouring the high mountain views from selected campsites in the company of Sherpa guides, whose knowledge and passion for trekking in this region add a further dimension to this memorable trek.

From the searing heat of Australia to the unforgiving chill of the Himalayan peaks, this enthralling excursion has many highlights, including the infamous flight on a small Yeti Airlines plane from Kathmandu to Lukla, landing on a runway that you have to see to believe on the side of 2000 metres mountain. The beauty and culture of the Nepalese people and the awe-inspiring views from almost 6 kilometres above sea level makes this documentary film a feel good experience!