Steve Backshall Vs. the Vertical Mile

Steve Backshall takes on one of the deadliest mountain climbs in the world -- the north face of the Eiger. His team's attempt to climb this monster quickly reveals that the vertical mile of treacherous rock isn't the only challenge that awaits them.

While taking on the Eiger, Steve Backshall is faced with brittle ice-covered cliffs, blinding blizzards and deep biting cold; as a monster storm front moves in, heartbreaking decisions must be made in a race against time to save the expedition.