The Death-Defying Climb for Honey

Twice a year, about 80 miles from Kathmandu, Nepal, villagers from Bhujung embark on a centuries-long search. Enduring bee stings and hanging from handmade rope ladders, Madan Singh Gurung and his fellow honey hunters defy death to collect precious liquid gold. It's a tradition that connects past and present—something Madan feels has been his destiny since birth.