First Ascent (2006)
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.
Directors: Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer.
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Alex Honnold as Self |
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Didier Berthod as Self |
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David Lama as Self |
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Dean Potter as Self |
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Derek Hersey as Self (archive footage) |
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Timmy O'Neill as Self |
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Cedar Wright as Self |
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Ivaylo Ninov as Self |
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Matt Seagal as Self |
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Fred Rouhling as Self |
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Sonnie Trotter as Self |
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Kevin Perez as Self |
| Directing | Nick Rosen | Director |
| Writing | Peter Mortimer | Writer |
| Writing | Nick Rosen | Writer |
| Directing | Peter Mortimer | Director |