Man Drowned After Going Into Water to Rescue Dogs at California Waterfall Saturday, June 4, at approximately 12:12 pm, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a 911 call of a drowning victim in Shackleford Falls in the Scott Valley area. The caller stated her husband, 47-year-old Robert Lewis of Montague, CA, had gone into the base of the waterfall to rescue two of the family’s dogs. Lewis’ wife stated she saw […] SnowBrains | June 8, 2022 0 Comments
It’s National Dog Week & We’re Thinking About Avalanche Rescue Dogs Avalanche dogs are the unsung heroes of the backcountry, the frontcountry, the sidecountry, anywhere that humans are buried in avalanches. Since the last week of September each year is designated as National Dog Week, it’s got us thinking about them. Next time you’re on the mountain, make sure to thank a patroller/avalanche dog for helping to keep you safe. The Swiss St. […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 24, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Rescue Dogs of Mt. Bachelor | Meet them in Person on Wed 28th March The avalanche rescue dogs of Mt. Bachelor and their handlers play a very important role at the mountain. These dogs steal our hearts with their playful, sweet demeanor, but they also have a serious job that could save your life in an avalanche. Meet Wyatt, Mango, Riggins, Banyan, and Flash in this behind the scenes video that showcases their work […] Steven Agar | March 28, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: The Life of Telluride’s Avalanche Rescue Dogs Avalanche rescue dogs have a very important job, but thanks to intensive training and the outdoor experience, they seem to enjoy every moment of it. Telluride has five avalanche dogs and they need every one of them to keep the mountain guests safe. This is a great video that documents a day on the mountain for the Telluride Avalanche Rescue […] Avalanche Chris Wallner | February 4, 2016 1 Comment
22 People and 3 Dogs Stranded on Snowy Colorado Mountain Pass Saved After 16-Hour Rescue Mission Last week’s snowstorm dumped many feet and inches of snow and ice across the mountains and roadways of Colorado, resulting in several motorists getting stranded on U.S. 285 between Kenosha Pass and Fairplay. Related: There Were More Than 50 Avalanches Reported in Colorado Last Weekend The Park County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office came to the rescue of […] SnowBrains | December 3, 2019 0 Comments
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Ski Patrol Avalanche Dogs Interview with Grand Targhee ski patroller and dog handler Casey O’Connor After a long day of ski patrolling, Casey O’Connor was kind enough to hop on the phone with me to take a deep dive into his experience and knowledge regarding ski patrol avalanche dogs. Casey currently works at Grand Targhee, WY, with his patrol dog, Mikko. Mikko is a […] Miles Wong | June 24, 2022 0 Comments
Snowshoer and 2 Dogs Killed by Avalanche in Colorado on Friday The body of a missing 27-year-old Denver man caught in an avalanche on Friday was located at approximately 11:35 am on Saturday 26th February 2022. The male had been snowshoeing with three friends and two dogs when the avalanche came down on them near Yule Creek, outside the Town of Marble, CO. The male’s body and the two dogs were found […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 28, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Dramatic Rescue of Dog Caught in Colorado Avalanche He Triggered Two men were backcountry skiing the Berthoud Pass area in Colorado when they saw a an avalanche occurring about a thousand feet away, reports ABC. The guys rushed over to the site where they encountered another group––all people were accounted for, but a dog with the group was missing. Related: VIDEO: Inside Ops—The Sierra Avalanche Dogs According to a preliminary […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 3, 2022 3 Comments
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