Overcoming Extreme Cold: Summiting Himlung Himal in Nepal - Halfway There

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Himlung Himal is a classic 7000m peak in Nepal, where mountaineers endure extreme cold to reach the top. Kooye and Dennis, two outdoor enthusiasts hailing from the warm subtropical island of Taiwan, are determined to summit this beguiling yet perilous destination. The summit push of Himlung Himal is considered the most challenging part of the expedition, with an encumbering 45° steep slope stretching 1100 meters. For fear that long exposure to the frigid environment may wear them out, Kooye and Dennis decide to skip Camp 3 and push for the summit directly from Camp 2. Will they succeed? How will this journey transform them as individuals and as friends?


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The series of "Halfway There" tells 4 different stories from 4 groups of mountain hikers. There is laughter, conflict, advice, debate, and inspiration. If there is anything in common between them, it is probably that everyone has an unreached mountain in his/her heart. The mountain is still there,