In the Escape episode titled Conquest, the story follows a climber who is determined to achieve what no one else has: to conquer the peak of Mount Everest. The climber is driven by a deep-seated ambition and the tragic tale of George Lee Mallory, who famously attempted the climb but vanished without a trace. As the climber prepares for his expedition, he reflects on the sacrifices made by those who dared to scale the mountain before him, setting the stage for a tale of obsession and rivalry.