The Last Belay: Fred Beckey’s Final Climb Hailed as one of the most prolific and pioneering climbers of all time, Fred Beckey almost became a myth in his own lifetime, with stories of his climbs often passed on by word of mouth.
Fred Beckey, Legendary American Climber, Dies at 94 Fred Beckey, the American climber whose list of epic first ascents reads like a history of North American climbing in the twentieth century, passed away yesterday. The East Ridge of Devil's Thumb, in Alaska; El Matador, on Devils Tower in Wyoming; the Northeast Buttress of Mt. Slesse, in
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey Kickstarter Campaign Ending Soon Director Dave O'Leske and his team have spent 10 years in production to share the epic life story of inspirational mountaineering icon and rebel Fred Beckey. Only a few hours left for you to celebrate his 93 years and be a part of their $93K stretch Kickstarter goal!