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About The Challenge: Everest
The Challenge: Everest ended on July 14, 2018, on CNN. The series aired its final episode on that date, concluding its single season. It was a documentary-style adventure series that followed a challenging expedition to Mount Everest, capturing the physical and emotional struggles faced by the participants.
The show was centered around British broadcaster Ben Fogle and double Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton as they attempted to reach the summit of Everest. Over the course of six weeks, viewers saw the dangers of high-altitude climbing, including extreme weather conditions and frequent avalanches on the South Col route from Nepal. Through interviews and personal video diaries, the series depicted the intense physical challenges and difficult decisions, such as Pendleton's heart-wrenching choice to consider retreat after suffering severe hypoxia.
The episodes each lasted approximately 30 minutes, providing a detailed look at the expedition’s risks and realities.
The Challenge: Everest episode schedule
3 aired
Aired · 3
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2018 | S1·E3 | Part 3 |
| July 7, 2018 | S1·E2 | Part 2 |
| June 30, 2018 | S1·E1 | Part 1 |