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First Ascent

Some mountains are too difficult, too dangerous or too damn crazy to climb! That's why they do it.
Oct 14, 2006 · 1h 32m
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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.

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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
Directed by Nick Rosen

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Sender Films
Country
US

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