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.

Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Powderhorn Mountain Resort, CO

Just below the northern rim of the “Largest Flat Topped Mountain in the World”(Grand Mesa), lies Powderhorn Mountain Resort, CO (PMR). Offering more than 1600 skiable acres, just 45 minutes driving from Grand Junction, CO. PMR graciously receives at least 250″ of beautiful Colorado powder each season. Consisting of Spruce, Fir, and Aspen trees, Powderhorn offers incredible glade skiing. With […]
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Liquid Climbing Chalk Appears to Kill COVID-19 Instantly

Encouraging new research coming from the Anschutz Medical Campus, regarding liquid climbing chalk and the virus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. Two professors at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, along with a virologist have concluded through their research. Liquid climbing chalk does in fact kill the virus responsible for causing COVID-19. Ross Kedl and Michael Schurr are both professors […]
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Historic 2019 Avalanche Cycle In Colorado Creates Research Opportunity

March 2019 was a historic avalanche cycle in Colorado of great importance. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center, or CAIC, had reports of nearly 1000 confirmed slides during that cycle. The true number was likely multitudes higher. D5 is the highest possible rating on the destruction scale for avalanches. March 2019 saw 3 avalanches earning a D5 rating. Two of which occurred […]
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Snowbird, UT Offers Free ‘Passholder Promise’ on All Season Pass Purchases

With all the uncertainties around this coming ski season, let alone daily life, Snowbird, UT is making it easier to justify putting the money down towards a pass. Snowbird is providing a new level of protection with your pass purchase, against any unforeseen closures within the season due to COVID-19. This newly created option is called the “Passholder Promise” and […]
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Mountain Biking One Minute, Taking Cover The Next! Steamboat, CO Bikers Come Under Gunfire

Two mountain bikers in the Steamboat Springs, CO area were enjoying a beautiful summer ride in the Buffalo Pass area. They were riding a popular trail named “Flash of Gold.” It was 7:20 pm last Wednesday when they started to hear gunfire nearby. They soon realized it was aimed in their direction and immediately took cover behind anything they could manage. […]
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