Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestAerial 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.
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.
Cinematography
Death-defying camera angles that'll activate your fear of heights.
Direction
Patient storytelling lets stakes build organically, no manipulation needed.
Practical Effects
Every frame is real consequence—no green screens, no stunt doubles.
Creators
Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen, Laura Annalora
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released when 'adventure porn' was exploding online, this series helped legitimize climbing documentaries as serious filmmaking rather than just GoPro stunts.
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