12/21: Full Episode
First, a report on Sherpas risking their lives to help climbers reach Everest's summit. Then, the Kanneh-Masons: Meet the musical siblings.
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These seven siblings, all under the age of 30, have made a name for themselves in the world of classical music.
Everest Base Camp has become a tourist destination. It's a long trek for a coveted summit selfie.
Sherpas are the porters and guides who risk their lives to help others reach the summit of Everest, often with little recognition. A new generation is hoping to change that.
Every year, thousands of people trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. This past spring, 60 Minutes joined them on a 10-day hike, sometimes crawling and often barely breathing.
Sherpas navigate extreme conditions and treacherous pathways as they act as porters and guides for climbers summiting Everest. They put their lives on the line, often with little recognition.
The Kanneh-Mason family boasts seven classically trained musicians, each under the age of 30. The siblings have toured the world and recorded chart-topping albums.
The Kanneh-Mason family boasts seven classically trained musicians, each under the age of 30. The siblings have toured the world and recorded chart-topping albums.
Sherpas navigate extreme conditions and treacherous pathways as they act as porters and guides for climbers summiting Everest. They put their lives on the line, often with little recognition.
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First, a report on Sherpas risking their lives to help climbers reach Everest's summit. Then, the Kanneh-Masons: Meet the musical siblings.
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