Summary Four years ago John Golden couldn't climb the stairs of his home, now he's trying o climb Everest. John was a promising College Football player when a terrible knee injury ended his dreams of turning professional and left him barely able to walk. But a knee transplant from a dead donor two years ago transformed his life and he's determined to prove his new knee by climbing the world's highest mountain. When John and his team spot a small gap of good weather, they gamble on racing to the summit but as they reach the highest camp, the weather window slams shut and they're forced to retreat in blizzard conditions. Half way down, John takes a big fall and his life hangs in the balance as his team mates desperately try to get him back to safety.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Phurba Tashi Sherpa Rod Baber Darius Vaiciulis Fred Ziel
Genres : Adventure Documentary
Release date : Dec 26, 2009
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Discovery Channel
Language : English
Production companies : Tigress Productions
Summary Four years ago John Golden couldn't climb the stairs of his home, now he's trying o climb Everest. John was a promising College Football player when a terrible knee injury ended his dreams of turning professional and left him barely able to walk. But a knee transplant from a dead donor two years ago transformed his life and he's determined to prove his new knee by climbing the world's highest mountain. When John and his team spot a small gap of good weather, they gamble on racing to the summit but as they reach the highest camp, the weather window slams shut and they're forced to retreat in blizzard conditions. Half way down, John takes a big fall and his life hangs in the balance as his team mates desperately try to get him back to safety.
Genres : Adventure Documentary
Release date : Dec 26, 2009
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Discovery Channel
Language : English
Production companies : Tigress Productions
