Fred Beckey is the legendary American "Dirtbag" mountaineer whose name is spoken in hushed tones around campfires. This rebel climber's pioneering ascents and lifestyle form an iconic legacy that continues to inspire generations.
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Alex Bertulis | ... | Self |
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Eric Bjornstad | ... | Self |
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Barry Blanchard | ... | Self |
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Ed Cooper | ... | Self |
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Bob Craig | ... | Self |
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Leslie Cucuel | ... | Self |
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Vasiliki Dwyer | ... | Self |
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Fred Beckey is the original American "Dirtbag" climber whose name evokes mystery, adulation and vitriol. Since the 1940s, Beckey has led an obsessive and nomadic quest of first ascents while poetically chronicling the exquisite beauty of nature and mountains in 13 seminal books. This exclusive feature documentary reveals the reclusive 94-year-old Beckey's public and private personas as he continues to inspire generations of climbers around the world.
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