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NewsABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)October 28, 2026San Francisco County

National Geographic documentary 'Everest: The Other Side' follows climbers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson

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National Geographic's documentary 'Everest: The Other Side' follows climbers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson as they take on the treacherous north face of Mount Everest. Directed by the Oscar-winning team behind 'Free Solo,' the film captures the extreme scale of the climb and explores themes of passion, personal loss, and resilience.

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Why It Matters

Audiences gain an IMAX-scale visual perspective of the rarely seen north face of Mount Everest while learning about the personal tragedies and endurance required for high-altitude mountaineering.

Key Facts

  • The documentary 'Everest: The Other Side' follows climbers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson up the north face of Mount Everest.
  • The film is produced by the Oscar-winning team behind 'Free Solo', including Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.
  • Filmmaker Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi noted that the scale of Mount Everest reaches 29,000 feet, compared to the 3,000-foot cliff in 'Free Solo'.
  • The documentary explores personal tragedies faced by Jim Morrison, including the loss of his wife and two children in a plane crash and the later loss of Hilaree Nelson in an avalanche.
  • The project eventually shifts focus from the climb itself to the personal costs and human stories behind extreme athletic goals.
  • Jim Morrison completed the goal, reaching the summit and skiing down the mountain.
  • The Walt Disney Company serves as the parent company for National Geographic, Hulu, and the ABC station reporting the story.

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