A gifted but troubled detective investigates the disappearance of a celebrated filmmaker.

Gurkha troops battle Communist insurgents during the Malayan Emergency.

Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

Every day they test even the most seasoned pilots. While innovative in design and technology they're also a reminder that tragedy can happen at any moment. The preils are many: short runways, high altitude, umpredictable wheather, difficult terrain, take-off and approach procedures. And in the worst cases a combination of these dangers. These are the world's most extreme airports.