Page "Fred Beckey" Paragraph 37

Timothy Egan captures Fred Beckey's personality in a chapter of " The Good Rain ".

Fred named Vasiliki Ridge, by Washington Pass, after his one true love.

Fred is a quintessential dirtbag climber, and there is a classic portrait of him holding a sign " Will belay for food.

" His reputation is well-known among many climbers, captured in a t-shirt " Beware of Beckey: He will Steal your woman, steal your route.