Olympia Movie Premiere: “Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey”

Award-winning documentary on the life of Fred Beckey one of the most influential climbers of all time. Fred Beckey was the original American “dirtbag”–one who abandons societal norms and material comforts in pursuit of a nomadic mountaineering lifestyle. This rebel athlete’s lifetime of accomplishments set the bar for the entire sport. He shattered records with an unparalleled string of superhuman first ascents, bushwhacking trails and pioneering direct routes thought previously impassable. Beckey burned bridges, eschewed fame and stayed unencumbered so his only obligation would remain conquering the next summit. Presented by the Olympia chapter of the Mountaineers and the Outdoor Program at The Evergreen State College.