Ver PelisPlus. In 1999, Nigel Vardy survived a deadly storm on Mt. McKinley (now called Denali) thanks to a record-breaking rescue. Now, 25 years later, he returns to honour the rescuers and medical teams who saved him, reflect on the journey that gave him a second chance at life, and to learn more about what drives these incredible rescuers and what makes them who they are.