It's man versus mountain here! Can a group of British mountaineers be the first military group to successfully climb the West Ridge of Mt. Everest? Watch the beginning of their ascent.

Experience what it is like to climb Mt. Everest as you follow a BBC volunteer making the trek to the base camp, which is located three-fifths of the distance to the summit. (Length: 2 min. 2 sec.)

Inspiring video of a climber mastering the summit of Mt. Everest. (Length: 5 min. 30 sec.)