Movie

First Ascent

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

★ 6.1(8)20061h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
Release date: 2006-10-14
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Sender Films

About First Ascent

First Ascent is a 2006 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Nick Rosen and Peter Mortimer, starring Alex Honnold, Didier Berthod and David Lama. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch First Ascent in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Matt Seagal

Self

Fred Rouhling

Self

Sonnie Trotter

Self

Kevin Perez

Self

Themes & keywords

sportsmountain climbingmountaineeringfree climbingescalademountain documentary

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch First Ascent in Mexico?+

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Is First Ascent on Netflix?+

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How long is First Ascent?+

First Ascent has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in First Ascent?+

First Ascent stars Alex Honnold, Didier Berthod, David Lama, Dean Potter and Derek Hersey.

When did First Ascent come out?+

First Ascent is a 2006 movie directed by Nick Rosen and Peter Mortimer.

What genre is First Ascent?+

First Ascent is Documentary film.

Who directed First Ascent?+

First Ascent was directed by Nick Rosen and Peter Mortimer.