Some of the older readers of this forum might know of prolific first ascenionist Fred Beckey. Responsible for many iconic and groundbreaking routes throughout North America including - along with Yvon Chouinard - the Beckey-Chouinard in the Bugaboos, Beckey was one of a kind. As I was doing a bit of surfing I came across this obituary that explores his unique life and personality.

And if you fancy a bit of moderate technical difficulties over a long committing route in an alpine setting, here is a topo of the brilliant Beckey-Chouinard that will forever stand as a monument to this phenomenal man:

 

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