
Everest the Promise
Synopsis
"One man’s struggle for adventure and the love of his family. What drives a man to leave the wife and kids he loves and the comforts of home to live out of a back-pack for two months of hardship and suffering in one of the most extreme environments on the planet? Paul had made an emotional promise to his nine-year-old daughter on the night he left home that he would return safely. Upon reaching the summit with his legs quivering from exhaustion and tears in his eyes, he becomes more determined than ever to keep his promise. This documentary is about one man’s struggle to balance his love for adventure with the love he has for his family. He is determined to keep his promise, but on Everest there are many things that cannot be controlled."
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- Director
- Dee McLachlan
- Original Title
- Everest the Promise
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Born Hungry, Emergint, The Picture Tank
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Dee McLachlan
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What is Everest the Promise about?
"One man’s struggle for adventure and the love of his family. What drives a man to leave the wife and kids he loves and the comforts of home to live out of a back-pack for two months of hardship and suffering in one of the most extreme environments on the planet? Paul had made an emotional promise to his nine-year-old daughter on the night he left home that he would return safely. Upon reaching the summit with his legs quivering from exhaustion and tears in his eyes, he becomes more determined than ever to keep his promise. This documentary is about one man’s struggle to balance his love for adventure with the love he has for his family. He is determined to keep his promise, but on Everest there are many things that cannot be controlled."
Who directed Everest the Promise?
Everest the Promise was directed by Dee McLachlan.
Who stars in Everest the Promise?
The principal cast of Everest the Promise includes Paul Hameister, Jade Hameister, Dean Staples, Andrew Daff, Lou Irving.
When was Everest the Promise released and how long is it?
Everest the Promise was released in 2011 with a total runtime of Unknown.


















