First Ascent
“Some mountains are too difficult, too dangerous or too damn crazy to climb! That's why they do it.”
2006•G•1h 32m•6.1•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Nick Rosen
Writer
Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
Languages
English
Studio
Sender Films
Cast
Alex Honnold
Self
Didier Berthod
Self
David Lama
Self
Dean Potter
Self
Derek Hersey
Self (archive footage)
Timmy O'Neill
Self
Cedar Wright
Self
Ivaylo Ninov
Self
Matt Seagal
Self
Fred Rouhling
Self
Sonnie Trotter
Self
Kevin Perez
Self
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