Three friends tackle Mount Meru

Three friends tackle Mount Meru
Three friends tackle Mount Meru

Three friends tackle Mount Meru

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The film “MERU” chronicles the attempt of three friends, Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk, to tackle the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru is Northern India. It’s one of the most difficult climbs in the Himalayas and one that many elite climbers have failed to make. Director Jimmy Chin joins us to discuss the film and his journey up the mountain. (Photo by Jimmy Chin)