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.

Trip Report: Ouray, CO – Home to North America’s Newest “Via Ferrata” Route

If you’ve never heard of a Via Ferrata, you’re not alone. These routes are gaining popularity, and feel like somewhere between high consequence hiking, and rock climbing. All participants must wear a standard rock climbing harness, equipped with a “via” specific lanyard system, containing required shock absorbing cord. Additionally, a standard rock climbing helmet is worn. Gloves are recommended, while […]
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Fewer Flights Will Mean More Locals On Aspen, CO Slopes In 2020-21

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Delta Airlines has decided not to service Aspen/Pitkin County Airport for the upcoming winter season. The decision was influenced by multiple factors, including uncertainty surrounding this ski season. Two flights per day between SLC and Aspen were planned for the summer before one got cut when the pandemic struck in late March. Delta has also cut service to Yampa Valley Regional Airport […]
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Bureau of Land Management Decides Not to Auction 85,000 Acres Near Moab, UT for Oil and Gas Development

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recently decided not to auction 85,000 acres near Moab, UT. The land was set to be leased for oil and gas development. We the climbing community voiced our opinions, and the BLM heard us. The BLM planned to auction 85,000 acres, out of 100,000 originally applied for, this September. The Access Fund called […]
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Non-Stop Flights To Steamboat Springs, CO Now Offered

Southwest Airlines is offering more flights into the Steamboat Springs area than ever before. New this year, starting December 19th and running through April 5th seasonally, ski tourists from all over the nation will be able to visit Steamboat Springs and their legendary ski slopes, now with less hassle. Services will fly into Hayden-Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN), about 30 minutes […]
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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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