Expedition Everest VR

Embark on this virtual reality experience with an international coalition of biologists, geologists, glaciologists, meteorologists, and geographers as they study the effects of climate change in one of the most extreme environments on Earth.

The National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition begins at 17,300 feet at Base Camp and ends above 27,000 feet, near the summit of Mt. Everest. Join the team as they collect ice cores, place the world's highest weather station, and gather hundreds of samples along the way. Part of the series features the voice of Pete Athans, one of the world's foremost high-altitude mountaineers. Serving as the chief climber and safety manager of the expedition, his voice lends both authenticity and perspective to the episode, bringing his experience of climbing in the Nepalese Himalayas in the last several decades.

The 2-part series lets people step into the exhilarating world of a scientific high-altitude expedition. You get to stand with the scientists and climbers on Mount Everest itself, and hear about the key components of their climate change research. It's a world-class learning experience about bleeding-edge technology and science featuring epic visuals from the highest mountain on the planet.