The early life of young Ed Hillary from 1930s Tuakau, up to five years after the war when he meets George Lowe. ...

Hillary meets Louise, and goes climbing in Nepal. ...

It's time for the attempt on Everest. ...

The news of the successful Everest ascent gets out, and a new knight is created. Ed looks to the future and heads to Antarctica. ...

Ed is spending the winter in Antarctica, setting up Scott Base and getting itchy feet. Meanwhile, Bunny is dragging his heels at Shackleton and wants Ed to sit around and ...

Louise travels to Nepal to be with Ed in his recovery. The family and George get more involved with school building in the area. And then tragedy strikes. ...