Todd Sampson takes on one of the world's toughest jobs, Himalayan Sherpa, to investigate the extraordinary people who live and work at altitude. He works to open a mountain in the shadow of Mount Everest in time for climbing season, facing challenges such as altitude sickness, fatigue, and treacherous climbs. He also reflects on the dangers that the television crew he is responsible for face in the Himalayas.

Todd Sampson takes on one of the world's toughest jobs, Himalayan Sherpa, to investigate the extraordinary people who live and work at altitude. He works to open a mountain in the shadow of Mount Everest in time for climbing season, facing challenges such as altitude sickness, fatigue, and treacherous climbs. He also reflects on the dangers that the television crew he is responsible for face in the Himalayas.