First Ascent

Documentary

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Nick Rosen

Status Released

Release Date 2006-10-14

Storyline

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.

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