
Ed and his best friend George climb together in the Himalayas, after which Ed is offered the chance to climb Everest.

Ed and George are given a chance at Everest. Ed meets Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and finally feels he has met a climbing partner who is as driven as he is.

Despite world fame, Ed is back beekeeping, but is offered an adventure that promises a lot but delivers a host of difficulties.