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First Ascent

First Ascent

Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer

2006

  • Documentary
6.1

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 & crew

  • Nick RosenDirector
  • Peter MortimerDirector
  • Alex HonnoldSelf
  • Didier BerthodSelf
  • David LamaSelf
  • Dean PotterSelf
  • Derek HerseySelf (archive footage)
  • Timmy O'NeillSelf
  • Cedar WrightSelf
  • Ivaylo NinovSelf

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