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Everest: Everest vs. Ed
So, what do you do if your tent is blown away by jet-stream-force winds at 4 miles above sea level? Ed explains. And BTW, Ed: Put your gloves on! Jeez... altitude.
Added: May 8, 2009
Views: 6798 Views
Runtime: 02:01
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