First Ascent (2006)

Some mountains are too difficult, too dangerous or too damn crazy to climb! That's why they do it.

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.

Cast (12)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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

K

Kevin Perez

Self

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