James Pulfer II

Colorado Native having spent a few years in Montana. An extreme snowboarder who enjoys rock climbing, fly fishing and mountain biking among other things. Lift Operations veteran of nine winter seasons at resorts such as Big Sky, Crested Butte, Telluride and Powderhorn.

Pacific Group Resorts Acquires Controlling Interest of Powderhorn Mountain Resort, CO

Pacific Group Resorts (PGR) recently announced the acquisition of a majority ownership stake in Powderhorn Mountain Resort, near Grand Junction, Colorado. Through a subsidiary named Powderhorn Pacific LLC, the company recently purchased a controlling interest in Powderhorn Mountain Resort from Andy Daly and the Gart Companies who have owned it since 2011. PGR has skillfully operated the resort for six […]
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How Avalanche Mitigation Has Evolved in Utah and Beyond

Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range receives large amounts of snow, and with that comes serious avalanche problems to mitigate. Whether by ski resorts or the Utah Department of Transportation, great efforts are made each season to keep the public safe from avalanches. Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) provides incredible access to world-class skiing, only miles from metropolitan Salt Lake City. More than […]
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These are the Oldest Aerial Trams in North America That are Still in Use for Skiing

Tram at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire

Aerial Trams are an incredible marvel of engineering wonder. These mega machines can move large crowds to impossible destinations with ease. Aerial tramways were originally utilized in North America to transport mining ore from precarious locations to mills that refined the precious metals. It wasn’t long until they began to use these tools to shuttle people uphill which gave way to […]
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SCOTT Sports Partners with Recco Technology

SCOTT Sports makes a wide array of outdoor gear, used in various sporting categories. The company recently teamed up with Recco Rescue Systems to start utilizing this potentially life-saving technology in their products. SCOTT’s new line of helmets will incorporate Recco Technology in an attempt to reach more consumers, in turn saving rescue teams time and increasing efficiency. Recco currently has […]
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