James Pulfer, Author at SnowBrains

Brains Post: Let A Dog Roam And They Will Find Their Way Home: Here’s How!

It’s interesting how often you hear tall tales of dogs, miraculously making their way home against all odds. It happens often enough to make many people wonder. So much so that Virginia Tech, along with the Czech University of Life Sciences conducted a study on just this. Their findings point towards the possibility of these dogs using the earth’s magnetic […]

James Pulfer | July 31, 2020

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Kentucky Woman Set To Climb All 14ers In Colorado, In The Name Of Charity

A Kentucky native named Brittney Woodrum is going to attempt to climb all 58 peaks in Colorado over 14,000ft in elevation. She has set this goal in an effort to raise money for a charity supporting people being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money is being raised for an organization called “Shelterbox“. This charity organization provides shelter, cooking supplies, […]

James Pulfer | July 29, 2020

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Could Pandemic Joblessness Have Led To A Record Amount Of Bear Attacks?

There’s no question, that with so many people out of work, trailheads for popular areas have had a significant increase in traffic. In the first half of this year so far, grizzly bear attacks are at an all-time high for this time of the year. Seven different attacks have been documented in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem so far this year. […]

James Pulfer | July 28, 2020

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Avalanche Mitigation Equipment To Be Replaced Above Teton Pass, WY

Wyoming Department of Transportation will be replacing some crucial Gazex exploders, used in avalanche mitigation work on Teton Pass, Wyoming. These Gazex exploders are essential in keeping Teton Pass, WY open year-round through the snowy winter months. These tools have been used on Hwy 22 over the pass since the early 1990s and are now in need of some replacements. […]

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James Pulfer | July 24, 2020

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Brains Post: Hummingbirds May Be Able To Count, Study Finds

Can hummingbirds count in an effort to recognize a certain flower, in a chain of flowers? A former professor of biology at the University Of Lethbridge named Andrew Hurley, says yes. He has co-authored a study pertaining to Rufous hummingbirds, which are native to Alberta, Canada. The study was conducted with 9 birds as subjects and was published in a […]

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James Pulfer | July 24, 2020

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Are Native Coloradans Becoming More Scarce? Depends Where You’re At

The talk of the towns has been that native Coloradans are becoming harder to find. This is believed to be due to the high influx of “transplants” from various different states. Whether these folks came for skiing, job opportunities, 14ers, or legal cannabis. Only each individual knows his or her own answer, as it is probably mixed across the board. […]

James Pulfer | July 23, 2020

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Bear Attacks Man in His Own Kitchen in Aspen, CO

A mature black bear found its way into an Aspen, CO home, where a man and his 12-year-old twins were sleeping. Dave Chernosky is lucky to be alive and well after a terrifying confrontation with a huge black bear, weighing in at around 400 pounds. Although unclear how the bear gained access to the home, it is very possible the […]

James Pulfer | July 21, 2020

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Burger Fans Rejoice! 2nd In-N-Out Burger Coming to Colorado Soon

Colorado burger fans were already pleased to get the news of a first In-N-Out burger restaurant back in 2017. They will be even happier when they read this article and get the news of a second location coming to the Centennial state. Both locations will be in the Colorado Springs area, as well as making “The Springs” its regional headquarters. Plans […]

James Pulfer | July 20, 2020

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