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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Woman Struck By Black Bear While Running, Lucky To Be Alive

A Manitoba woman was struck by a surprised black bear while out running with her dogs last Monday afternoon. The incident took place in Riding Mountain National Park, on the Moon Lake trail about 150 miles from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was out running with her 4 dogs just ahead of her, off-leash. Erin McKenzie was running a 6+ mile loop […]

James Pulfer | July 20, 2020

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Man Saves Coyote Pup From Drowning, Then They Raft 10 Days Together

A good samaritan on a multi-day rafting trip saved a coyote pup’s life and brought it to the proper authorities once they returned to civilization. The man is known only as “Justin” from a Facebook post by the “Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan“, where the pup was first brought to be rehabilitated. Related: Tales From The Road: To Kill a […]

James Pulfer | July 17, 2020

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Attention Bicycle Touring Enthusiasts – Put This New 1,300-Mile Route On Your Radar

There is a new 1,287.7 mile bike route that will take you on a journey through some absolutely amazing country. This route includes 2 National Parks, a National Monument, a National Memorial, National Forests, and some spectacular mountain ranges. It’s named the P.P.P. or “Parks, Peaks and Prairies” bicycle route. This new route brings you from West Yellowstone, MT all […]

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James Pulfer | July 16, 2020

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Proposed Land Swap Would Add 500-Acres of New Terrain to Ultra-Exclusive Yellowstone Club, MT

A citizen proposed land swap could bring a 500-acre expansion of extreme ski terrain to the coveted Yellowstone Club in Montana. Yellowstone Club provides private ski-in access to Big Sky Resort in the Madison Mountain range of SW Montana. The land swap has been in the works for the last 12 months between public land users and private landowners. Related: […]

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James Pulfer | July 15, 2020

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Happy Campers Sleep Better: Studies Show Health Benefits of Sleeping Outdoors

Camping is a great activity that is relatively cheap and quite enjoyable. It gives you a chance to slow down and be one with nature and your surroundings. Whether it’s just to escape the hustle and bustle of the city or to put you in position for the alpine start you need for one of your climbing projects. Camping can […]

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James Pulfer | July 10, 2020

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World’s Tallest Artificial Climbing Wall Completed: Almost Ready For Send

Copenhill, home to the world’s tallest artificial climbing wall. New Atlas Amager Bakke waste incinerator plant, which is already home to Denmark’s tallest artificial ski slope (Copenhill), is now home to a world’s tallest creation. In November 2019 they completed construction of the world’s tallest artificial climbing wall, but the powers that be decided not to place climbing holds on […]

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James Pulfer | July 10, 2020

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A Perfect Storm? Rollerblade Sales Soar Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Rollerblade sales in the months of March, April, and May are up significantly. A perfect storm of calling for increased stock coming into the spring and summer months and the exact timing of large numbers of people being out of work due to coronavirus has led to sales numbers being up more than 300% since the beginning of March! The […]

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James Pulfer | July 2, 2020

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LOW LANDERS BEWARE! “H.A.P.E.”- The #1 Killer at Altitude

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (H.A.P.E.), typically occurs when persons from low altitude residence climb rapidly to elevations greater than 8,000 ft. above sea level (rare cases have been recorded at even lower elevations). Initial symptoms of H.A.P.E consist of a non-productive cough paired with reduced performance upon exertion. H.A.P.E. can be avoided in most cases when recognized early and corrective […]

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James Pulfer | February 2, 2020

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