This is one of the more peculiar Everest movies I've purchased.It is narrated by the skier, but translated by a 3rd person. At times he, the skier, comes across as a bit pretentious. They'll show a stretch of the expedition .. then the narrator comes on and says something that is too obviously poetic or intentionally "thought-provoking."Overall, I find it to be a good feature on reaching your personal best but I would have preferred a more direct narration at times.