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[09/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces the 16 Trekkers Competing on "The Summit," The New Strategic High Altitude Competition Series Kicking Off with the Sneak Peek Series Premiere on Sunday, Sept. 29 on CBS
These 16 strangers are truly stepping into the unknown, as they did not know what they were signing up for and many of them have no previous climbing or camping experience.

[via press release from CBS]

THE MOUNTAIN IS CALLING

CBS ANNOUNCES THE 16 TREKKERS COMPETING ON "THE SUMMIT," THE NEW STRATEGIC HIGH ALTITUDE COMPETITION SERIES KICKING OFF WITH THE SNEAK PEEK SERIES PREMIERE ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 ON CBS

The Diverse Group of Contestants Traversing the Treacherous New Zealand Alps Includes a Trader Joe's Employee, a Trauma Nurse, an Air Force Service Member, a Stay-at-Home Mom, a Real Estate Agent and More

CBS Debuts Official Key Art for the New Series

CBS announced today the 16 trekkers who will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the treacherous New Zealand Alps as they compete on THE SUMMIT, the new strategic high altitude competition series kicking off with the sneak peek series premiere on Sunday, Sept. 29 (9:00-10:30 PM, ET; 8:30-10:00 PM, PT) before moving to its regular time slot beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) following SURVIVOR on the CBS Television Network. An encore of the first episode will air Wednesday, Oct. 2 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT). The show, which is also available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs), is hosted by actor and New Zealand native Manu Bennett.

These 16 strangers - from a Trader Joe's employee and mother of two, to a 29-year-old trauma nurse, to a 33-year-old Air Force service member - are truly stepping into the unknown, as they did not know what they were signing up for and many of them have no previous climbing or camping experience. The result is a test of their character, both physical and mental, in ways they never imagined possible, as they attempt to reach the peak of a distant, towering mountain.

With their backpacks containing an equal share of $1 million, the group must traverse an exhausting distance in just 14 days in order to win the cash they are carrying. But not everyone will make it, as these strangers must work together to tackle the dangerous terrain, unforgiving Antarctic winds, heart-pounding challenges and gut-wrenching eliminations on their way to the peak. Tracking them along this journey is the "Mountain's Keeper" who will surprise the trekkers with brutal twists and force decisions that complicate an already grueling ascent. Morals and relationships will be tested when they must decide what to do if someone falls behind, because if the group fails to reach THE SUMMIT in time, all the prize money will be lost.

The contestants competing on the first season of THE SUMMIT vary in age, background, personality and experience, contributing to the differing perspectives and strategies they each bring to their individual game, and adding to the intensity of the all-or-nothing gameplay where the group succeeds or fails as one.

The following are the 16 trekkers competing this fall*:

Name: Pati Arana
Age: 37
Current Residence: Studio City, Calif.
Occupation: Barber

Name: Dennis Cho
Age: 29
Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.
Occupation: Trauma nurse

Name: Shweta Choudhury
Age: 28
Current Residence: Toronto, Ontario
Occupation: Corporate strategist

Name: Robert Culp
Age: 42
Current Residence: Bolingbrook, Ill.
Occupation: Educator

Name: Dusty Fisher
Age: 28
Current Residence: Boise, Idaho
Occupation: Real estate agent

Name: Jeannie Geyer
Age: 56
Current Residence: Mahopac, N.Y.
Occupation: Trader Joe's employee

Name: Geoff Green
Age: 28
Current Residence: Sharpsburg, Ga.
Occupation: Neuroscientist

Name: Punkin Jackson
Age: 33
Current Residence: Columbus, Miss.
Occupation: Air Force

Name: Bo Martin
Age: 52
Current Residence: Gun Barrel City, Texas
Occupation: Teacher/coach

Name: Rose Mattie
Age: 41
Current Residence: Chandler, Ariz.
Occupation: Stay-at-home mom

Name: Nick Morgan
Age: 28
Current Residence: Madisonville, La.
Occupation: VP of sales

Name: Therron Pittman
Age: 29
Current Residence: Van Nuys, Calif.
Occupation: Server

Name: Beckylee Rawls
Age: 27
Current Residence: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Construction manager

Name: Tony Reyes
Age: 36
Current Residence: Austin, Texas
Occupation: Media director

Name: Amy Stephens
Age: 46
Current Residence: Edisto Island, S.C.
Occupation: Bank manager

Name: Jennye Stirlen
Age: 37
Current Residence: Cary, N.C.
Occupation: MMA referee

*Ages of the contestants are as of the time of filming.

Additionally, CBS debuted the official key art for the new series. THE SUMMIT is hosted by Manu Bennett. Kevin Lee, Tina Nicotera and Endemol Shine North America's Sharon Levy and Michael Heyerman serve as executive producers. The series is based on a format by Endemol Shine Australia and Nine.





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