Synopsis

In a daring ascent of the world's southernmost continent, Jon Krakauer, author of *Into Thin Air*, alongside renowned mountaineer Conrad Anker and their diverse team of climbers, scientists, and filmmakers, embark on a pioneering expedition to summit Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest point. Their modern-day endeavor is juxtaposed with the historic pursuit of Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, who in 1911 competed for the honor of reaching the South Pole first. Join NOVA as they confront r