What It Takes to Film 60 Minutes on Mount Everest
In this exhilarating episode of “60 Minutes,” correspondent Cecilia Vega, along with producer Jacqueline Williams and their dedicated crew, embarks on a breathtaking journey to Mount Everest Base Camp. Facing the highest peak in the world is no small feat; the team underwent intensive physical training for months to prepare for the grueling ascent. Vega herself described the climb as, “the hardest thing I’ve ever done physically,” emphasizing the immense challenges and determination required to reach such heights.
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Join us as we delve into the rigorous preparations and the breathtaking scenery that accompanies this arduous journey. Tune in to witness the dedication behind the legendary reporting that “60 Minutes” is known for, and think about the incredible stories waiting to be told at the top of the world.
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This is my favorite 60 minutes show. How awesome. Great job showing us everything.
So much drama lol
CECOT??
Love from Nepal, thanks for your genuine response and showing the beauty of himalayan (once lifetime experience). Grateful for the sherpa,who are the ironman behind the screen.
These tough women are not wimps like John Wertheim who in his contact has a condition he must be on screen 20% of the time, you can read is book, "All about me" and Scott Pelley who insists on being every hate Trump story.
MAGA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I agree. That bridge was the only time I was worried during the trek to EBC.
What does it take to get the CECOT report, that's what I want to know.
On Mount Everest, what was the age of the oldest film crew? Was the hike harder on them? What month was your hike?
Awesome
Great episode 👏
Disney 🏕
Well done you taking it seriously, having done the EBC trek it’s a beautiful experience that needs to be taken seriously and yes you can do it not so fit but to enjoy the whole experience you really need to be as fit as possible or you will find a total grind , I was super fit which meant it was an epic experience
Cecilia Vega is so pretty
This is probably the best 60 minutes overtime clip.
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The suspension bridges were built by the Swiss, so they are as safe as can be.
It takes 7 minutes
You all hiked to base camp with a camera crew. Not the summit like so many other teams with cameras. You all make it sound so treacherous. Give me a break.
#CECOT???
Primitive methods are used.
I have Nepalese work colleagues they are wonderful people and very hardworking
This episode of Everest was so interesting and visually well done it drew me to 60 Minutes Overtime afterwards for the first time ever. Great job to the entire crew for putting this episode together!
I was VERY impressed with your conditioning!!
looked so hard and difficult, hahahahahaha
MAybe it's just me, but after making it the EBC, I'd want to hike back down. The downhill always seems like the reward.
What a feat!
With all the video footage taken from phones or smaller recording devices for social media, was it really necessary to take professional video cameras and who knows what other overweight equipment with you???
Sherpa’s should have tried your luggage away or make you carry it.
😂idiots doing kid stuff
Trekked in Nepal in the 90's Kenchenchunga region. Yes while difficult this crew added and unnecessary level of drama that was not needed. MSM always amplifies everything. lol