First Ascent

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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Created By	Peter Mortimer Nick Rosen Laura Annalora
Status	Ended
Original Name	First Ascent
First Air Date	November 4, 2010
Last Air Date	November 4, 2010
Seasons	1
Episodes	6
Episode Runtime	24min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Sender Films
Networks	National Geographic

S01E06

Fly Or Die

Aerial samurai Dean Potter combines his two passions of free solo climbing and BASE jumping to create the most outrageous and visionary style of climbing ever conceived: The BASE Free Solo. Climbing with no rope, and only a parachute to catch him if he falls, Potter turns the adrenaline levels up to maximum and pushes climbing into new and dangerous territory, while chasing ever closer on the heels of his childhood dream of human flight.

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