Dixon, Descending' unfolds the poignant tale of Dixon, an almost-Olympian whose life takes an extraordinary turn when he and his charismatic brother Nate undertake the formidable quest to be the first Black American men to conquer Mount Everest. Leaving behind his stable life and a vulnerable student, Dixon faces the ruthless whims of nature on the peak. The aftermath of the climb leaves him grappling with the altered realities of his own life and those of his students. In a narrative that weaves ambition, loss, brotherhood, and redemption, Dixon must reconcile with the mountain's harsh lessons and strive towards renewed hope.