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First Ascent

2010-11-04 · 24 min / episode · ★ 7.0

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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.

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Creators
Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen, Laura Annalora
Production companies
Sender Films
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United States of America
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Ended

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