Beckey has authored a number of books since the late 1940s, notably the Cadcade Alpine Guide, which is in it’s third edition. In 2003, his 563-page book on the history of the region, Range of Glaciers, was published by the Oregon Historical Society Press.
More notably, Beckey is known for his impressive climbing. In 1963 Beckey climbed the Beckey-Chouinard Route on South Howser Tower the Bugaboos in Canada with Patagonia founder Yvon Choinard and Dan Doody. In 1968 Beckey climbed the first ascent of the Northeast Face on Mount Hooker in the Canadian Rockies. In 1970, in 1983, in 2010, Fred Beckey made another first ascent.
Beckey is unofficially recognized as the all-time world record holder of first ascents. From Canada to California to anywhere, there’s rock, snow, or tons of heinous bush whacking, Beckey has been there and climbed a new route.
Outside Magazine did a great profile on the climber.
On Thursday, December 8th, Beckey will be giving a slideshow about his new book at Sunrise Mountain Sports in Livermore. There is a $5 admission fee, which will go to Beckey's travel fund.
Sunrise Mountain Sports
2455 Railroad Avenue
Livermore, Ca 94550
925.447.8330
Labels: Fred Beckey, Patagonia, Sunrise Mountain Sports
¶ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 0 Comments
Hello and Happy Monday! The time between now and Christmas time is dwindling down and I couldn't be happier. You know what else makes me beyond happy? When I wake up and I find out that some American climbers bagged some awesome, previously unclimbed peak somewhere in the world. Turns out today was my lucky day as that is exactly what i woke up to.
According to some international news, two Americans, Dave Turner and Mark Matthews, did just that recently. The pair bagged what is being called the "first ascent of a small granite tower in the Paine region of Chilean Patagonia." The article I read said that "The two climbed Gemelo Alto in the French Valley, via a 10-pitch route called Adios Ayer (5.10-, 400m)."
Apparently, the whole reason for their expedition in the first place was to find a new solo route on the South Face of the South Tower of Paine. Looks like they bagged a first ascent too, how impressive can one trip get?! At any rate, to get a much more in-depth look at their climb and their expedition, head over here and check it out. We just wanted to throw out some serious Congratulations to both Dave Turner and Mark Matthews for their awesome first climb! Keep up the good work!
(Image from Dave Turner)
Labels: Climbing News, Dave Turner, First Ascent, First Climb, Mark Matthews, Patagonia
¶ Monday, December 15, 2008 0 Comments
