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SEATTLE -- Hes notched more first ascents than any other American mountaineer, wrote the definitive guidebooks to a major North American mountain range, and at age 93, Fred Beckey is still plotting routes -- though more slowly and buoyed by a cadre of fiercely protective partners.For years, stories have floated around about the man known as much for his eccentric personality as for his singular obsession with climbing, said Alex Bertulis, 77, a retired Seattle architect who climbed with Beckey for decades.Some were true, some not. But thats OK. Thats how legends are built, Bertulis said.Now, a documentary feature film in the works, Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey, is putting the spotlight on a man who has shied from such attention during decades of exploits. It is expected out next year.Beckey is such a cult figure in North American mountaineering that tickets were snatched up within hours for a slideshow he recently presented in Seattle to help promote the film.His body slightly stooped, blue dress shirt hanging loose off his frame, the nonagenarian needed help settling into his chair. Once lights were dimmed, he clicked through numerous slides, recalling from memory details about rock cracks, overhangs and other features on mountains in the Sierra and Cascades.Beckey was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States as a child. His family settled in Seattle, where he got his first taste of hiking and scrambling with the Boy Scouts and later The Mountaineers club.In 1942, he and his younger brother Helmut wowed the climbing community with an impressive second ascent of Mount Waddington in British Columbia.He went on to accomplish hundreds of first ascents on peaks throughout the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Canada and Wyoming. In 1954, he established new routes on three of Alaskas mountains: McKinley, Deborah and Hunter. He also climbed in the Himalayas and China.Beckey once wrote that climbing gave him a unique sense of control over his destiny. The exaltation one can get in the presence of mountains can be a memorable lesson in humility and an aid to self-realization, he wrote.There will never be another Beckey because there are no more unclimbed mountains left to that degree, Bertulis said.Fred got the golden age of climbing first ascents, Bertulis said. That will be his legacy.Beckey has authored more than a dozen books, including the three-volume Cascade Alpine Guide that details hundreds of peaks in the North Cascades. He also penned books about climbing Mount McKinley and Mount Rainier.At the recent Beckey event, fans from young climbers to ex-girlfriends -- even the adult daughter of an ex-girlfriend who flew in from California to put a face to her mothers stories -- lined up to shake his hand or snag a reluctant autograph.Its such an honor and privilege to still be able to meet him, gushed Leslie Otto, 29, who fired off names of routes she climbed that Becky pioneered.Beckey still keeps a list of potential climbing partners. In the past, he scribbled their names on the back of business cards and as he wrapped up one climb or expedition, he would drum up partners for the next, Bertulis said.People joked around that he had a black book of names of mountains that had to be climbed and also the names of women that had to be seduced, Bertulis said. The little black book doesnt exist. It falls into the category of made-up stories that are very entertaining.Vasiliki Dwyer, described by Beckey friends as his one who got away, got to know a different side of the climber.Fred has many aspects in his character. He read a lot. He knew about all kinds of esoteric things, she said. He once gave her a copy of John Miltons epic poem Paradise Lost and later named a North Cascades ridge after her. Last month, he gave her his card and told her to call.To climbing partners, Beckey was known for being obstinate, abrasive, not always the easiest to get along with. He has climbed with numerous partners, falling out with a few or outlasting those for whom climbing wasnt a nonstop, all-encompassing interest.Hes the most single-minded, focused person Ive ever met, said Eric Fox, 41, who has climbed all over the West with Beckey and dines with him weekly. His passion is contagious. He loves the mountains, the exploration, finding new peaks and new routes. Thats really inspiring for me.The two climbed recently together in central Washington -- Beckey needing help getting to the base but still able to climb.Once he starts climbing, its like muscle memory just kicks in, and hes very graceful, said Dave OLeske, director of Dirtbag who spent the past decade filming Beckey. A lot of things have to click. The day has to be good, the back cant hurt, but any chance he gets.Beckey is already mapping his next trip -- to Suquamish, British Columbia.Theres a cult of Fred, said Matt Perkins, who has climbed with Beckey for 20 years and helps look after his affairs. He added: I think his exit plan is to die in a sleeping bag on an expedition somewhere.Deandre Baker Youth Jersey . Miller finished in two minutes, 6.09 seconds, one day before the first medal race on the Alpine schedule. The 36-year-old American also turned in the top time in Thursdays opening training session. Carl Banks Womens Jersey . 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Canada (3-0-1) vaulted over Sweden into second spot in the Stockholm pool. Unbeaten Switzerland led with 11 points followed by Canada with 10 and the Swedes with nine. Norway was fourth with six. Canada faces Belarus (1-2) on Friday for a second game in as many days. The Czech Republic (1-2-1) got by Denmark 2-1 in a shootout, but remained fifth in the Stockholm pool with five points. France shocked Russia 2-1 in the Helsinki pool with Antoine Roussel of the Dallas Stars scored winning goal in the second period. The Russians remained tied with the United States for first at nine points each. Finland was second with eight points ahead of France and Slovakia tied with six apiece. Latvia downed the Slovaks 5-3 on Thursday. The top four teams in each pool of eight qualify for the quarter-finals in each city. Canada lost quarter-final games the last three years at the world championship despite finishing first in its group the last two. 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The Canadian power play was an unimpressive 14 per cent going into the game, but that first goal was a work of art. Justin Schultz, Brian Campbell and Claude Giroux snapped the puck around the offensive zone with precision and Stamkos finished it with a one-timer from his right knee. Enroth foiled Stamkos, Duchene, Taylor Hall and Eric Staal on juicy opportunities even strength in the first period. After 22 saves on 25 shots, Enroth was replaced with just under 10 minutes remaining in the third period by Jacob Markstrom, because of dehydration. Ruff coached Enroth in Buffalo until the Sabres fired the Canadian coach in February. "I thought he was fabulous," Ruff said of the Swede. Canada had just three practices prior to this tournament because the NHLs lockout-shortened regular season ended three weeks later than usual. The team took another step forward in its adjustment to the wider, international ice Thursday. Staal scored his first goal of the tournament on odd-man rush with Ryan OReilly of the Colorado Avalanche. "Ive been fighting the puck a little bit the first few games," Staal, the younger brother of Canadian captain Eric Staal. "Its always nice to chip in and get that big insurance goal for our team." Reads feed from the opposite boards to Schenn in full stride off the blue-line resulted in Canadas second goal of the game. "After you play two or three games and watch a little video, things kind of start clicking," Read said. "You dont have to think anymore. You let your natural talents take over." Sweden is anticipating the arrival of Vancouver Canucks forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin and defenceman Alex Edler. Marts expects them to play in Swedens final preliminary-round game Tuesday against Denmark. Ruff said there would be discussions later Thursday on adding Canucks to the Canadian roster, which is at 22 of the maximum 25. 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