Fred Beckey

Fred Beckey (born Wolfgang Beckey, 14 January 1923) is an American mountaineer and author, who has made hundreds of first ascents, more than any other North American climber.

Read more about Fred Beckey:  Early Years, Guidebook Author, Recent Accomplishments, First Ascents, Other Notable Ascents, Quotation, Personality, Books

Famous quotes containing the word fred:

    “Another one o’ them new worlds. No beer, no women, no pool parlors, nothing. Nothing to do but throw rocks at tin cans. And we gotta bring our own tin cans.”
    —Cyril Hume, and Fred McLeod Wilcox. Cook (Earl Holliman)