Documentary · United States of America · 2006 · 1h 32m

First Ascent

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Director
Nick RosenPeter Mortimer
Cast
Didier Berthod as Self David Lama as Self Dean Potter as Self Timmy O'Neill as Self Cedar Wright as Self Ivaylo Ninov as Self
Crew
Nick Rosen — Writer Peter Mortimer — Writer
Tagline

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.

Mood & Themes
sportsmountain climbingmountaineeringfree climbingescalademountain documentary
Key Collaborators
Nick Rosen Director Peter Mortimer Director Nick Rosen Writer Peter Mortimer Writer
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