Memphis to the Mountain

From the grit of South Memphis, a group of young climbers set out to scale a 16,000-ft rock tower on Mt. Kenya—defying the limits of their world and themselves, and confronting thin air, raw fear, and the climb toward self-discovery.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Acclimatization

Air Date: 2025-09-05

Nine 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.

2. Exposure

Air Date: 2025-09-05

High above Nevada's desert floor with Alex Honnold, the team faces fear and failure — while back in South Memphis, tragedy forces a critical choice.

3. Elevation

Air Date: 2025-09-05

As 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.

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