Everest 82 - The Canadian Challenge

"Everest 82 - The Canadian Challenge" is a documentary about alpinism that takes place on Everest. It was produced in 1983 by CBC. It is a part of the series, "The Passionate Eye". It features Pat Morrow, Laurie Skreslet, Bill March, Lloyd Gallagher, John Amatt, Tim Auger and others.

Cast

Pat Morrow

as Self

Laurie Skreslet

as Self

Bill March

as Self

Lloyd 'Kiwi' Gallagher

as Self

John Amatt

as Self

Tim Auger

as Self

Pema Dorje Sherpa

as Self

Don Serl

as Self

David Jones

as Self

Dave Read

as Self

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