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First Ascent

198030mSid Perou

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"The last of three films by Sid Perou that trace the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this episode of Rock Athlete, Ron Fawcett puts on an epic first ascent on the famous 'Cromlech' in the Llanberis Pass of North Wales. His phrase 'Come on arms!' became a climbing catch-phrase after the film was transmitted. A TV series by Sid Perou produced by the BBC."

DocumentaryActionAdventure
WalesClimbingFree ClimbingRock ClimbingFree Solo

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What is First Ascent (1980) about?

"The last of three films by Sid Perou that trace the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this episode of Rock Athlete, Ron Fawcett puts on an epic first ascent on the famous 'Cromlech' in the Llanberis Pass of North Wales. His phrase 'Come on arms!' became a climbing catch-phrase after the film was…

Who stars in First Ascent?

First Ascent stars Ron Fawcett (self), Chris Gibb (self), Ken Cooper (narrator). The film was directed by Sid Perou.

How long is First Ascent?

First Ascent has a runtime of 30 min and premiered in 1980.

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