Adventure Travel

Nova Video Library: B-29 Frozen in Time follows Darryl Greenamyer and his crew as they try to retrieve an almost intact B-29 from the Arctic Circle. The airplane crash-landed nearly 50 years earlier during a secret mission for the United States. The pilots survived the crash and were rescued, but the B-29 was left in the harsh and unforgiving climate 250 miles north of Thule, Greenland. Greenamyer, a former test pilot who set a low-altitude speed record in a jet he built from spare parts, believes that he can actually fly the plane after performing some maintenance and building a short runway. He flies in parts for the B-29 and a massive bulldozer to clear the runway, but every takeoff is dangerous in these conditions, and he and his crew have a short window for success due to the brief summer. Greenamyer also faces a limited budget and other difficult hurdles as they try to resurrect a piece of history and fly it home. ~ Thomas Carpenter, All Movie Guide

This three-part "Collector's Edition" details the struggle and beauty of climbing the world's tallest mountain. The first part, "Surviving Everest," is an interview video-montage of several of the adventurers who have successfully reached the peak of Everest. The second part, "Return to Everest" is a retrospective of Sir Edmund Hillary (the first man to reach the summit) and his relationship with the mountain and the Sherpa people who live in the foothills. The third and final segment is an interview with Sir Edmund Hillary, with questions on his historic climb and his feelings on his success. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide

Everest is the highest-grossing IMAX film ever released. This breathtaking and exhilarating program documents the deadly 1996 expedition which was the focus of Jon Krakauer's best-selling book Into Thin Air. The New York Times calls Everest "an amazing feat of filmmaking." Liam Neeson narrates and the music of George Harrison is featured. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide

Robert Falcon Scott was a British naval officer with a taste for both exploring and heroics; believing an Englishmen should lead the first successful voyage to the South Pole, Scott guided a team of adventurers whose goal was to beat Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen to the Pole. However, Scott's daring and courage was greater than his skill, and after a difficult journey to the Pole, Scott and his men discovered upon arrival in January of 1912 that Amundsen and his crew had arrived there 34 days earlier. After their sled ponies died, Scott and his men slowly succumbed to frostbite, starvation, and exhaustion; none of them ever returned. The Age of Exploration: 90 Degrees South is a documentary comprised of footage shot by Herbert G. Ponting of Scott and his men in previous voyages to the Antarctic in 1910 and 1911, combined with photos and journal entries of the fatal 1911-12 mission, that serves as a tribute to the bravery and determination of these doomed but valiant men. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Internationally renowned mountaineer Pete Athans attempts to shatter the world record by becoming the first westerner to scale Mt. Everest for a sixth time in this release showcasing his record breaking feat, as well as his bold attempt to get an exact measurement of the world's tallest mountain peak. Join host Sting as he follows Athans and the North Face crew's arduous journey and provides a score for the film with music taken from his hit release "Brand New Day". ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Travel guide Jonathan Atherton takes a journey to the Netherland's second city in this travelogue that offers a look at life in Amsterdam. From the streets to the canals and virtually everywhere in between, Atherton takes a detailed look at one of Europe's most renowned cultural centers. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Viewers are taken to six different continents in this edition of the Globe Trekker series from Escapi and Pilot Productions. Globe Trekker: Best Beaches includes visits to Jericaocoara in Brazil, Australia's Byron Bay, and Baja's La Laguna San Ignacio. Globe Trekker: San Franciso and Globe Trekker: Best Treks are among the other installments in the series. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Globe Trekker is a popular nationally syndicated television show that leads armchair travelers through some of the world's most exotic locations. This particular entry showcases the thirty-first state of the United States of America, California. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

This edition of the Globe Trekker series showcases travel destinations in the southern United States. Ian Wright leads the viewer through such historically rich locations as Vicksburg, Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee. He also makes stops in Georgia and Alabama. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Globe Trekker is a popular nationally syndicated television show that leads armchair travelers through some of the world's most exotic locations. This particular entry showcases Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands located just west of South America. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

History comes to life in this episode of the travel series Globe Trekker from Escapi and Pilot Productions. In Globe Trekker: Great Historic Sites, viewers are given looks at such famous ancient landmarks as Egypt's great pyramids and Iran's mosque of Esfahan. Also available from the series are Globe Trekker: Great Festivals and Globe Trekker: Beijing City Guide. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

This edition of the Globe Trekker series showcases the islands Iceland and Greenland. Ian Wright leads the viewer through such historically rich cities as Ammassalik, Ilulissat, and the one-time Olympic host city Reykjavik. He completes his trip with an expedition into the Arctic Circle. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Globe Trekker is a popular nationally syndicated television show that leads armchair travelers through some of the world's most exotic locations. This particular entry showcases the country of New Zealand. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide