Alpinist Magazine Issue 61 - Spring 2018 Book

Alpinist Magazine Issue 61 - Spring 2018 BookFeatures The Beckey Effect When he died last October, Fred Beckey, often referred to as the "indomitable," left behind an unprecedented legacy of first ascents across North America, as well as a legend shaped by decades of lore from all who encountered him in the mountains. In this article, Brad Rassler unravels the myth of the "original dirtbag," while Megan E. Bond, Alex Bertulis, Cameron M. Burns and Douglas McCarty share encounters with one of the

seasickness and 24-hour daylight along the way

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