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First Ascent (2006)

G · 2006-10-14 · 1h 30m · EN
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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.

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Peter MortimerDirector, WriterNick RosenDirector, Writer

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Didier BerthodDidier BerthodHimselfDavid LamaDavid LamaHimselfTimmy O'NeillTimmy O'NeillHimself/HostDean PotterDean PotterHimselfSonny TrotterSonny TrotterHimself

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SportsMountain climbingFree climbingMountaineering

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinitySports · Mountain Climbing · Free ClimbingPacingShortDirector preference261273 · 261272Actor preference261268 · 999563 · 999773Country preferenceUs

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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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First Ascent has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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