Planet Earth - Mountains

Documentary series which celebrates our planet in all its glory, both its spectacular scenery and its captivating natural history. This edition focuses on mountains, beginning with the birth of a mountain at one of the lowest places on Earth, and ending at the summit of Everest. There is also a look at an avalanche in the Rockies, where grizzlies survive the harsh winters deep inside the dangerous slopes. Finally, the programme follows the demoiselle cranes as they attempt to cross the Himalayas.