Everest Rescue
122017•45m•7.0/10
RealityDocumentary
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7.0/10(2)
Journeys to the tops of the treacherous Everest Himalayan Mountains, highlighting the work of a rare breed of pilots who put their lives on the line to save those facing certain death. Featuring exclusive access to a group of diverse helicopter pilots as they manage emergency calls during the climbing season as well as intimate interviews with them and their loved ones.
Production
Discovery, Discovery UK
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 8, 2017
Last Aired
February 12, 2017
Networks
Discovery
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Death Zone
Air date: 2017-01-08
For pilot Jason, rescuing stranded climbers with no coordinates, dense clouds, and limited fuel, is a daunting task. An equipment delivery becomes an emergency, when Siddartha and Andy discover a young mother has just given birth and is bleeding out
E2
Top of the World
Air date: 2017-01-15
With an injured climber stuck in the death zone, veteran pilot Jason preps his heli for the world's highest landing spot. Rookie Pilot Ryan searches for 9 climbers, stranded in a remote corner of the Himalayas.
E3
Flying Blind
Air date: 2017-01-22
Monsoon season brings new dangers. Ryan battles the elements while racing back to Lukla with sick climbers. Andy is plunged into a deadly blackout while flying to rescue a climber with a life threatening head-injury.
E4
Summit Fever
Air date: 2017-01-29
Across the Himalayas, pilots are stretched to breaking. Ryan confronts an uninvited climber trying to hitch a ride at 17,500 feet. Jason attempts his highest ever rescue. Lorenz learns some grim realities of flying in the Himalayas.
E5
Life on the Line
Air date: 2017-02-05
Jason and Siddartha attempt a mission to prevent deaths along the treacherous Ice Fall, the most danger mile on Earth. Ryan battles violent wind to rescue a climber from base camp. Lorenz has just minutes to save a local man with a head injury.
E6
Do or Die
Air date: 2017-02-12
Final days of the season. With a doctor onboard, Ryan struggles to locate a woman suffering severe abdominal pains. Pushing the helicopter to its maximum, Jason struggles to reach a collapsed climber in the Death Zone.
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