James Bealer
James grew up playing in the mountains of Colorado, where he climbed his first 14,000-foot peak at the age of 14. He quickly became an avid rock climber and was climbing multi-pitch climbs before he graduated high school. To further pursue his passion for the Outdoors, James went on to get a degree in Recreation and Outdoor Education from Western Colorado University. In the winter, James guides in Buena Vista, Colorado, where he also enjoys winter 14ers and ice climbing. When not climbing, James enjoys mountain biking and will always be up for a game of ping-pong.
Climbing Resumé
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,410') | 25+ summits via the Disappointment Cleaver, Ingraham Direct, and Kautz Routes
- Mt. McKinley, Alaska (20,310') | 2 summits
- Aconcagua, Argentina (22,840') | 1 Expedition
- Pico de Orizaba, Mexico (18,491') | 1 Summit
- Mount Baker, Washington (10,786') | via North Ridge, Coleman-Deming, and Easton Routes
- Mount Shuksan, Washington (9,131') | via Fisher Chimneys, Sulphide Glaicer, and a winter ascent via White Salmon
- Mount Hood, Oregon (11,249') | via the Pearly Gates and winter ski descent
- Mount Stuart, Washington (9,145') | via North Ridge Direct
- Forbidden Peak, Washington (8,815') | via West Ridge
- Mount St. Helens, Washington (8,365') | Winter ski descent
- Glacier Peak, Washington (10,541') | via Gerdine Ridge
- Winter ascents of 11 Colorado 14ers
- Gannett Peak, Wyoming (13,810') | via Gooseneck Couloir and South East Couloir Routes
- 10+ routes in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison
- Various rock and ice ascents throughout Colorado, Washington, and Wyoming
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- AIARE Level II Avalanche
- AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
- AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide
- Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
