April 6, 2004

Partners in Motion, a Regina-based, Emmy® Award Winning production company, is proud to announce that its documentary, Back to Everest, will air this month on Global Television. This is the story of a Canadian hero, Dave Rodney.

On May 13, 1999, climber Dave Rodney pulls himself to the summit of Mount Everest. He is exhausted and jubilant. But celebration twists into despair when Mount Everest proves just how merciless it can be. It changes his life.

In May, 2001, Rodney stands at the foot of Mount Everest for a second time. He is a more experienced climber, however, he is plagued by memories of the 1999 trip. Can he make it to the summit a second time? Will Everest claim another life?

In Back to Everest, we follow Rodney's two attempts at the mountain's summit. Breathtaking videography takes us to the edge of the icefall and beyond. Rodney shares his personal story and captures our imaginations. Each step heightens our anticipation of the final reach for the summit.

"This is a thrilling adventure story from start to finish." says Chris Triffo, Director and President of Partners in Motion, "Dave Rodney's experience was an asset to this Partners in Motion documentary, which is to date the most comprehensive project featuring this Canadian hero."

Back to Everest was produced with the financial participation of SCN, National Geographic Canada, Harmony Entertainment Management Inc., Saskfilm Development Fund, Saskatchewan Tax Credit and the Federal Tax Credit. It airs on Global Television on April 17th, 2004, at 8PM.

For more information on the show, or to book an interview with Chris Triffo or Dave Rodney, Contact:
Ty Gillies
Ph: (306) 545-0927
E- mail: tgillies@partnersinmotion.com

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