Video: Prominent 89-Year-Old Climber Still Going Strong

Written by Sean McCoy Oct 08, 2013 11:34 a.m. ET

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Fred Beckey may have more North American first ascents than any other climber, but at 89 he had never climbed in the Dolomites. Clearly, you are never too old to do something for the first time. —Sean McCoy

Sean McCoy

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Sean McCoy is the Editorial Director of GearJunkie, and 5+ other AllGear websites.

He has been writing about hunting, fishing, trail running, camping, skiing, and more for 15+ years.

Prior to GearJunkie, he was the chief photographer for the Virgin Islands Daily News and former editor-in-chief for GearJunkie. Based in Denver, Colo., McCoy is an avid trail runner, camper, hunter, angler, mountain biker, skier, and beer tester.