Frank Bulkley II

Thought about ole Frank for some reason. I worked on and off his payroll for 8 years. A Fair and Fine fellow. Very easygoing gent with wonderful
personality. Drove me in 70's to his ranch near Winter Park. As he drove into the mountains from Englewood he point out all the obscure peaks he hiked up and skied. Kinda amazing. Riding in car that day was remarkable because it was more like during with a good friend rather than Boss and underling. He said he was badly injured by tank...

An excerpt from a letter I sent to Frank on January 30, 2010: "...One summer, you hired me to work in the ski shop which was then located on 7th Avenue near Pearl Street. I lived nearby, on 7th and Emerson. My job was in the basement of the ski shop, sorting through hundreds (thousands?) of pairs of leather ski boots, matching them up, cleaning and polishing them, and getting them ready for the rental season. I bought my first pair of skis from that shop (Schaeffer Blizzards, as I...

Thanks to Frank Bulkley and his organization for teaching our four kids to ski, a sport they have enjoyed all their lives!

Bob and Barb Henry

Mr. Bulkley was an inspiration to me as I was growing up and through my particiaption in the Eskimo Club. He was a great mentor. My sympathies to the Bulkley family, Frank lived a long and good life. Michael Ramer (Eskimo Club 1969-80)

We have heard wonderful stories of Mr. Bulkley's dedication to his family, his country, and the ski industry. He is one who will be long remembered for his unique contribution to our American way of life.

Great guy, old ski friend, employee, 10th Mtn. Div. He was a true pioneer of Colorado skiing! Clark Wingate