Steve Backshall vs the Vertical Mile

Adventure Documentary Expedition Nature 2018

Steve Backshall travels to the Alps in Switzerland and tries to climb the north face of the Eiger, a mountain nicknamed 'The Beast', as a dangerous storm front leaves him with a life-or-death choice.

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Episodes

EP 1

Facing the Ogre

Steve Backshall tackles the Eiger's deadly north face while battling ice, altitude, and fear; as the climb begins, brutal conditions test his team's limits and resolve.

EP 2

Over the Edge

With a storm closing in, Steve and his team face critical decisions on the mountain as the climb grows riskier and pushes their endurance and survival skills to the brink.