Farewell to a Legend: Rest in Peace Fred Beckey
The great Fred Beckey, known in the mountain world as the most prolific mountaineer in the history of alpinism, has died at the age of 94. In the last eight…
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King of the Hills: Fred Beckey
Noise… A phone is ringing… My phone… it’s 7:30 a.m. I roll over on the couch I’m sleeping on and answer. Mountain Life editor Feet Banks informs me that climber/mountaineer/writer…
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Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey
Fred Beckey is the original American “Dirtbag” climber whose name has evoked mystery, adulation and vitriol since the 1940s. Beckey’s stubborn, singular quest to conquer peaks meant a solitary life…
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Behind the Photo: 50 Classic Squamish Climbs
The 50 Classic Climbs poster is a high-definition reflection of the past, of routes established, well-known features and recognizable names. It’s a full-scale look at the Stawamus Chief and the…
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