goatboy Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 I received an email about a year ago stating that the Fred Beckey documentary, which was then in production, may be released at the Telluride Mountainfilm festival this May. Last I heard, the filmmaker was going to Europe to try to interview some of Beckey's old climbing partners (Heinrich Harrer and maybe Helmy?) I have received no further info, and wonder if any of you folks know what's up with that -- if the movie will be in Telluride, or if it's not ready yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 Is Helmy Beckey still alive??? Fred always wrote nostalgically about his climbs with Helmy, but you never hear anything about Helmy after WW2- I always wondered if he died in the war or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 Helmy is still alive. I heard he was an underwear model for years! The two bros do not get along anymore and never climbed since the 50's. i guess we are gonna have to see the film to find out why. any guesses? maybe helmy peed in freds bong? I know vaguely the guy making this film and I know they did interview Helmy but dont know if it (film) is finished yet. Maybe they will interview Ray now? [ 03-14-2002: Message edited by: Dru ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 [ 03-14-2002: Message edited by: Dru ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 imagine Fred as an underwear model now? no, actually, don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkemp Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 dude at the coffeeshop I frequent is a filmmaker. He knows I climb and so mentioned to me that his filmmaker buddies are now ramping up their effort to produce the documentary. I ran into him just this morning and he told me. Sounds like its getting started in earnest.-Dox [ 03-14-2002: Message edited by: dkemp ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticNacho Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 crikey sakes alive! A beckey film? I've always wanted to go to one of these Mountain film festival things, maybe I will head down there this May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekania Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 french fries pizza french fries pizza french fries pizza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayborbon Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Here's my version of his documentary: HEY FRED! WHICH ROUTE YOU WANNA TICK? Huh did you say chicks? FRED, YOU GOT ME ON BELAY? Wha? I know your name is Ray? Where are those chicks you were talking about? NEVERMIND. HEY, FRED WHAT ROUTE IS GOOD AROUND HERE FOR TOMORROW? Just look in my book uhuh. They're in there. YEAH THANKS FOR THE ADVICE. Them girls over there look pretty cute. Good eye Ray. YEAH OK. HOW ABOUT YOUR BROTHER HELMEY? YOU CLIMB WITH HIM MUCH. Nope, he lives in Germany. I am going to see if I can get that one gals phone #. OK FRED BUT SHE IS KIND OF FAT! Huh, you say something? I SAID YOU GO DO THAT! TELL HER TO MEET US AT THE PUB LATER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texplorer Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Haaaaay kids, wanna get high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texplorer Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Hundreds of First Ascents, Hundreds of Women. . . . The Life and Times of the Ultimate Dirtbag Climber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_page Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 quote: Originally posted by texplorer: Hundreds of First Ascents, Hundreds of Women. . . . The Life and Times of the Ultimate Dirtbag Climber I wondered about the third hand FB stories I'd listened to until 1985 when I spotted FB driving through JTree in a pink convertible cadillac with a gorgeous young blond. Was that Dick Cilleys car? or maybe that spiderman guy Dan Goodwins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payaso Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Hmmm, Beckey, Telluride, Mountain Film Festivals........ Are you sure this isn't going to be a new episode of South Park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleeshterFeeshter Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 South Park- Hmmm, my fav episode is the one where the parents are all arrested and in jail for "molesstering" so that the gang can go to the raging butthole concert. South Park slips into anarchy and every day a kid is sacrificed to the great provider ( statue of John Elroy). I think cc.com should follow this fine example and sacrifice a member every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 "wolfgang" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dru: "wolfgang" Are you pseaking of "Wolf" of red rock fame? I met this old guy named wold in Red Rocks this spring. The guy that was droppping me off had met him that winter. I guess several people have run into this guy. He's famous for mooching food and camp spots, sandbaging climbs he wants s top rope on, and eyeing young girls. Anyone else climb with this guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 quote: Originally posted by max: Are you pseaking of "Wolf" of red rock fame? I met this old guy named wold in Red Rocks this spring. The guy that was droppping me off had met him that winter. I guess several people have run into this guy. He's famous for mooching food and camp spots, sandbaging climbs he wants s top rope on, and eyeing young girls. Anyone else climb with this guy? No, I was referring to the W in Fred W Beckey! But dont call him Wolfgang cause he hates that name! Probably related to growing up German in American prior to WWII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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