The Man Who Skied Down Everest

Long before the advent of extreme sports, world champion skier Yuichiro Miura made history with his death-defying stunts. This Academy Award-winning documentary chronicles Miura's attempts to climb and ski the world's tallest mountain. Forced to overcome such devastating obstacles as an icefall that kills six of his men and a near-fatal fall, Miura reveals his determination to succeed despite impossible odds. 85 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.