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The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 3: "We understand the danger"

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Seven weeks of danger, endurance, and determination lie ahead as two South Africans attempt to plant our national flag on Annapurna - the world’s 10th highest mountain - for the first time.

Warren Eva and John Black have touched down in Nepal as they start this daring expedition to raise funds for a charity feeding malnourished children.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny is tracking their journey...
21 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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