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Chris McNamara
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 24, 2006 - 06:22pm PT
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American Alpine Club Supports
"Direct Beckey
The American Alpine Club will support the documentary film on the life of the renowned climber, Fred Beckey. Fred is making an attempt on an unclimbed peak in Asia in the spring of 2006.
Fred Beckey is foremost a climber. He is also an author, lecturer, historian and preservationist. Fred’s contributions include authoring many books on mountain geography, mountain history, climbing guidebooks and most recently his historical account "Range of Glaciers." He has presented hundreds of slide shows from Harvard to the University of Texas all with an emphasis of educating the public on the importance of preserving the alpine environment. He has climbed countless first ascents all over the world and his will and drive to continue to climb remote mountain ranges is incessant. He continues to inspire climbers and mountaineers with his passion for adventure and his love of exploration.
Fred Beckey’s life story will be told in a powerful, inspiring film which will give a unique and special opportunity to span generations and help preserve his incredible life. Through a Child’s Eyes Productions will produce a film which will act as an important historical document, and at the same time tell the raw and impassioned story of a unique human being.
Donations to the AAC for this project will be matched by one of Beckey’s most influential apprentices, Yvon Chouinard, of up to a total of $7,000 towards the end goal of $30,000. Donations of $500 and up will receive a signed copy of the completed film.
Get ready to hear the story of a lifetime!
"There is no more prolific and important American climber than Fred. This story has to be told." Yvon Chouinard
To listen to an interview with Fred about this project, please visit: www.podclimber.com
Make checks payable to the American Alpine Club and mention Becky in the memo line or in a note.
Visit the club website at http://www.americanalpineclub.org/ and click on "make a donation" to use your credit card. Please mention Beckey in the comments field
Call Nigel Gregory at the AAC office to make a gift of stock or other property. (303) 384-0110
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10b4me
Ice climber
The Happies
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Mar 24, 2006 - 07:13pm PT
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went and saw Fred in LA last week. He does not look his age.
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TC
Social climber
No matter where you go, there you are.
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Mar 24, 2006 - 08:05pm PT
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I was there as well. RJ Secor presented Fred Becky.
Here's Fred getting his slides ready.
And here's RJ thinking about what to say.
-TC
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dmalloy
Trad climber
eastside
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Mar 28, 2006 - 11:20pm PT
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bump.
chip in, ya cheapskates.
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Gene
climber
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THANKS ec!!!!!!
I wish I could donate.
g
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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I just attempted to donate but the "Donate Now" button on the film's page goes to 404...
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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I hadn't heard of this film before and wondered if it has come out yet, since the thread originated in 2006. Went to the link (thanks, ec!!!), called up "Through A Child's Eyes Productions", and ended up talking with Dave O'Leske, who is directing, producing and editing "Direct Beckey". Dave says its a huge project and he's now in the editing phase. Last year they shot a lot of interviews with climbers who know Fred - Robbins, Chouinard, etc. They have a very large volume of content and it all sounds very exciting. I can't wait for this to come out.
They do need more funding. Dave is doing this while working other paying jobs, so donations will help. And they are tax deductible - link above. Am very glad this film is being made! Watching Fred's slides the other night I was struck by how many years he has been climbing full time. He's done so much that some of the classic routes he's done got just a mention and so many others didn't come up at all. Some of the slides (with Heinrich Harrer) were close to 60 years old. The hard part in making the film will be whittling down Fred's achievements to something that can be seen in a couple hours. The DVD will likely have hours of "extras".
edit: ihp, try this: https://www.americanalpineclub.org/donate/account and mention "Direct Beckey" in the comments field.
I'll email throughachildseyesproductions.com and ask them to update the link.
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Vic
climber
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:47am PT
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bump for Dave and his film. This is an amazing piece of work he's been committed to for years now and I anticipate it being an awesome documentary.
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Bruce Berryhill
Trad climber
Tulare California
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Dec 10, 2011 - 03:56pm PT
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I was impressed by his recall of details, route specifics, names of places and people...anecdotes about the climbs. I liked the geographic organization of the presentation but was disappointed that he didn't get to the Sierras. He did so much there. I asked him if he could recall Castle Rock Spire and he remembered it well, particularly how wild and logistically complex the approach is.
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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May 24, 2016 - 12:57pm PT
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Received an email update today about this film, which is scheduled for release in 2017. Am looking forward to seeing it!
Dave's email says, "Now at age 93, after a lifetime of rejecting societal norms in his single-minded quest for peaks, Beckey is ready to tell his story for the first time."
see: http://dirtbagmovie.com/press.html - cool photo of Fred at Shiprock last year.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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nah000
climber
no/w/here
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Jul 28, 2016 - 11:55pm PT
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that has to be one of the greatest quotes of all time:
"some people may think it’s an adventure to go on a cruise ship to the mediterranean... and that’s great if they want to do that… to me it's no adventure at all 'less somebody bombs the ship."
 f. beckey
truly, one of climbing's o.g.s
thanks kunlan...
now anybody that is a dutifully employed non-dirtbag... go pony up $30 [or more] and support the telling of one of the greatest climbing stories that america, nay the world, has had the pleasure to be witness to...
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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Jul 30, 2016 - 10:35am PT
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dangry
Trad climber
Sin City
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Jul 31, 2016 - 11:48am PT
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BUMP for a great project. Let's all get together and help make it happen.
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aspendougy
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Aug 15, 2016 - 02:04pm PT
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Did anyone else catch the unintended joke? The producer said, "I'm using Kickstarter to raise funds for the film. Fred didn't quite hear him, and it sounds like he said, "Piss burger?"
The trailer was fun, captures something you can't put your finger on.
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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Aug 15, 2016 - 09:03pm PT
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Evening Beckey DIRTBAG BUMP.
Kickstarter funding is looking good. $984 now, to reach $75k.
Help support this!
I love Fred's comment about he and his brother's 2nd ascent of Mt. Waddington, in 1942:
"I don't think of any kids 17 and 19, who would take off for Mt. Waddington while they were still in high school."
They spent 6 weeks out there, and the 3rd ascent was 35 years later.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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David Knopp
Trad climber
CA
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Aug 25, 2016 - 10:12am PT
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I just gave a bit for the film.
I ran into Fred in 2005, i was an aspiring alpinist going to do the E. Buttress and Fishhook Arete-Fred was coming down Carillon Creek with a dour expression on his mug-i stopped him, awed, said "why, you're that Fred Beckey! What were you doing up there?" He smiled, never told us, kept on moving after a moment.
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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Aug 25, 2016 - 11:35pm PT
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Beckey bump... 24 minutes left.
edit - final funding - "1,344 backers pledged $105,585 to help bring this project to life."
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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May 10, 2017 - 09:23am PT
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Am copying below, from an email I just received, about the World Premiere screenings of DIRTBAG: THE LEGEND OF FRED BECKEY.
I can't wait to see it!
Announcing DIRTBAG premiere screenings at Mountainfilm in Telluride and SIFF in Seattle
The moment has arrived!
The movie is done after more than a decade in the making.
We're proud to announce the first ever public screenings of DIRTBAG: THE LEGEND OF FRED BECKEY.
The film will World Premiere over Memorial Day Weekend at Mountainfilm in Telluride (May 26-29), followed shortly by the Northwest Premiere on June 4 and June 10 at SIFF in Seattle!
Tickets will sell out fast, so act now at the links above if you plan to attend!
If you live outside of the Telluride and Seattle areas, don't worry! We're planning to take the film on tour in 2017-18 to screen in as many cities and festivals as possible.
Stay tuned for more announcements and follow @DirtbagMovie on Twitter for the latest breaking news on the project.
Check out the new Theatrical Trailer for DIRTBAG:
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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WBraun
climber
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May 10, 2017 - 09:35am PT
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Heh heh ... a true real life hard core dirtbag not like all these modern pussies in their Sprinters ........
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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May 10, 2017 - 12:01pm PT
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Note to self-When I ever make it down to Yosemite to meet Werner, do not drive sprinter. Try to find old red VW van like Bachar's.
Arne
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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May 10, 2017 - 04:23pm PT
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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May 27, 2017 - 11:37am PT
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I happened to be able to see the movie this winter, previewing it with one of the MF judges. It's really incredible on so many levels! The archival footage alone is worth anything to watch the movie. Above all, it's the story of a man, and a life.......not simply a "legend." In that, I personally found much of the movie achingly heartbreaking, if not just heart-wrenching. In this aspect, it lingered with me for a long time. The decisions we make as people, as climbers, the compromises and sacrifices that make up a life, for good or ill. Jack climbed quite a bit with Fred BTD, so I've always heard many stories of their various adventures in the Sierra.
At any rate, I highly recommend it! Watch it if you get a chance!
Pam
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 28, 2017 - 09:05am PT
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You should consider the AAC's Moab Craggin' Classic this fall, as a venue for this film!
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