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The Best Episodes of Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold Season 1

Every episode of Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold Season 1!

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

    #1 - 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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  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 3 - The Wall
    8.6/10(44 votes)

    #3 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"71 Degrees North" is the best rated episode of "Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 49 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Bruce Kennedy, it aired on 2/4/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "On Thin Ice".