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The Best Episodes of Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold

Every episode of Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold!

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Alex Honnold leads an expedition to Greenland to climb a huge 4,000 foot sea cliff and investigate the impacts climate change on the region.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wall
    8.6/10(44 votes)

    #1 - The Wall

    S1:E3

    Alex and the team reach the final phase of their epic expedition. A 4000 foot unclimbed sea wall, and one of the most important glaciers in Greenland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold Season 1 Episode 2 - On Thin Ice
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    #2 - On Thin Ice

    S1:E2

    The climbing team is hit by deadly ice fall before attempting a first-ever traverse of the Renland Ice Cap enroute to their final climbing objective.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold Season 1 Episode 1 - 71 Degrees North
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #3 - 71 Degrees North

    S1:E1

    A first-ever Greenlandic expedition begins as Alex Honnold leads his team across a massive glacier and attempts to free climb a 1,500-foot rock wall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bruce Kennedy

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Wall" is the best rated episode of "Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold". It scored 8.6/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/4/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "On Thin Ice".