Death Zone: Cleaning Mount Everest (2018)

Plot

A dedicated group of 20 elite Nepali climbers embarks on a perilous mission to cleanse the Death Zone of Mount Everest, a crucial water source for 1.3 billion people. Confronting severe conditions, they scale the world’s tallest peak, encountering the remains of 150 fallen climbers and an astonishing 100,000 pounds of trash littering its slopes. Their journey, captured through self-documentation, highlights both the physical challenges and deep emotional stakes involved in restoring the sanctity of their beloved mountain while tackling the pressing issue of environmental degradation at such extreme altitudes.