Los Angeles, California – Discovery Channel announced on April 24 that it will broadcast a 90-minute documentary, titled Everest Avalanche Tragedy, on May 4 that will air around the world in 224 countries. It will include unprecedented access and eyewitness accounts from the rescue and recovery efforts that took place after the avalanche struck the Khumbu Icefall, the area just above Mt. Everest base camp, during the morning of April 18, killing 13 and leaving three missing. Members of an … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel to air documentary on Everest avalanche tragedy
Joby Ogwyn
Joby Ogwyn to leap off Mount Everest live on Discovery Channel
The world is about to witness one of the greatest human feats ever captured on television – when California resident Joby Ogwyn attempts the first wing suit flight off the summit of Mount Everest. The epic event titled Everest Jump Live will broadcast live on the Discovery Channel and in 224 countries and territories in May 2014. “This is history in the making,” said Eileen O’Neill, … [Read more...] about Joby Ogwyn to leap off Mount Everest live on Discovery Channel
