First Ascent

First Ascent

NR 2010 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

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First Ascent is Sender Films' groundbreaking 6-part series that takes you to the cutting edge of adventure. Produced over two years on five continents, First Ascent follows the greatest climbers to majestic locations around the globe on their quests to redefine what is possible in the mountains.

Created by Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen

Network: National Geographic

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