LIZ AND KAREN’S STORY
In January 2018, Liz’s friend Karen (A.K.A. Bomaster) tagged her in a Facebook post. “Ever wanted to see Everest up close?” Liz replied “would love to do it! How hard can it be?” - How wrong she was… Two months prior, Liz’s father passed away from bowel cancer. She was already fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK and Karen always wanted to go to Everest - so they both took it as an ideal opportunity to raise some serious money for charity, in honour of Liz’s dad.
So Liz and Karen set off on a journey to train for the adventure of a lifetime. To Base Camp and Beyond.
An Unforgettable Journey of Resilience and Friendship
What started as a lighthearted challenge quickly transformed into a deeply personal mission of perseverance, honouring a loved one, and pushing physical and emotional boundaries. Base Camp and Beyond captures Liz and Karen’s extraordinary adventure as they navigate the unpredictable terrain of Nepal and the immense altitude challenges of Everest Base Camp.
Through stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling, this documentary explores themes of loss, determination, and the power of friendship, showcasing how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things in the name of hope and charity. Witness their incredible journey and the impact it had not just on their lives but on the lives of countless others through their fundraising efforts for Bowel Cancer UK.
OFFICIAL TRAILER
WATCH THE MOVIE
Premiered on 11th September 2021 at 7pm
“THANK YOU MY FRIEND. THE MOVIE WAS AMAZING, PEOPLE HAVE BEEN BLOWN AWAY BY IT AND IT’S MADE ME REALISE HOW AMAZING THE TREK WAS” - KAREN
“SO TOUGH, SO INSPIRING. LADIES, YOU SMASHED IT! #EVERESTBASECAMP” - HEIDI
FILM CREDITS
STARRING
Liz Whittaker & Karen Davies
DIRECTED AND EDITED BY
Shane McAndrew
A SPECIAL THANKS TO
Kim Tranter
Thomas Tranter
Samantha Hughes
Martin White
Jacqui Maycock
Mo & Saroj
Nurbu
Freedom Adventure Treks
Skyhook Adventure
And everyone who donated!