Memphis to the Mountain
A determined group of young climbers from one of South Memphis’s most overlooked and hard-edged neighborhoods—where climbing is virtually unknown—set out to conquer a 16,000-foot rock tower on Mt. Kenya. Over the course of a year, they endure grueling preparation, training alongside some of the sport’s most renowned figures, including Alex Honnold and Philip Henderson. Battling thin air, raw fear, and the limits of their own endurance, they come to realize that the hardest climb isn’t the mountain—it’s transforming who you believe you can be. A story of grit, transformation, and the unshakable power of reaching beyond what you thought possible.
Cast
Crew
- Director: Zachary Barr
- Executive Producer: Tom Shadyac
- Executive Producer: Kelley L. Carter
- Executive Producer: Peter Mortimer
- Executive Producer: Jason Aidoo
Overview
A determined group of young climbers from one of South Memphis’s most overlooked and hard-edged neighborhoods—where climbing is virtually unknown—set out to conquer a 16,000-foot rock tower on Mt. Kenya. Over the course of a year, they endure grueling preparation, training alongside some of the sport’s most renowned figures, including Alex Honnold and Philip Henderson. Battling thin air, raw fear, and the limits of their own endurance, they come to realize that the hardest climb isn’t the mountain—it’s transforming who you believe you can be. A story of grit, transformation, and the unshakable power of reaching beyond what you thought possible.
Seasons & Episodes
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No ImageE1: Acclimatization 0.0Nine young climbers from South Memphis embark on a journey that may reshape their lives. Their first training mission on a Colorado mountain pushes them beyond the breaking point, and in the struggle, one climber faces a revelation.
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No ImageE2: Exposure 0.0High above Nevada’s desert floor with Alex Honnold, the team faces fear and failure — while back in South Memphis, tragedy forces a critical choice.
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No ImageE3: Elevation 0.0As the team heads to Mt. Kenya, multiple crises strike at home and on the mountain—pushing one climber off the team, another to the brink, and testing everyone’s limits.