First Ascent(2006)
Some mountains are too difficult, too dangerous or too damn crazy to climb! That's why they do it.
Synopsis
The classic film that inspired the National Geographic Series. Join a global quest with world-class climbers in pursuit of the ultimate goal: the first ascent. Featuring Dean Potter, Timmy O'Neill, Sonnie Trotter, and the amazing Didier Berthod on his quest for the first ascent of the Cobra Crack.
Directed by Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
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First Ascent was released in 2006.
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First Ascent runs for 92 minutes (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed First Ascent?+
First Ascent was directed by Nick Rosen and Peter Mortimer.
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First Ascent stars Alex Honnold, Didier Berthod, David Lama, Dean Potter and Derek Hersey.
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