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[PHOTOS] Avalanche K9 Dogs Take Over Big Sky During Regional Training at The Yellowstone Club, MT

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More than 10 Ski Mountains Participated with Ski Patrol Dogs The Yellowstone Club, Montana, hosted a regional avalanche rescue dog training led by Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment’s (C-RAD) founding member John Reller at the end of March. Participants included search and rescue personnel and dogs from Bridger, Lost Trail, Sun Valley, Targhee, Tamarack, Teton Pass, Silver Mountain, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 26, 2024
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Female Ski Patrollers at Palisade Tahoe, CA, Create Calendar to Help Raise Funds for 3 Worthwhile Causes

The female members of the Ski Patrol at Palisades Tahoe, California, have created a beautiful calendar for 2024 that will raise funds for three worthwhile causes. The 12-month calendar includes U.S. holidays and each month features a different female member of Palisades Tahoe Patrol, as well as some avalanche dogs. Proceeds from the calendar will go to the Amy Holland Memorial […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2023
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[VIDEO] How Do You Train an Avalanche Dog?

Snowbird Resort in Utah posted videos on social media on how a puppy is trained to become a snow rescue dog. Check it out! 

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VIDEO: Inside Ops—The Sierra Avalanche Dogs

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AvyBrains | February 4, 2020
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Why the Taos, NM Snowsports School is Second to None

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[Sponsored by Taos Ski Valley] Taos Ski Valley is nestled in the mountains of northern New Mexico. It’s a unique blend of cultures and heritage that sets Taos apart from the ordinary. In the midst of a $300 million revitalization campaign, it’s only getting better. Many areas of the resort are benefiting, but perhaps none more so than the Ernie […]

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Robin Azer | February 25, 2019
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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. […]

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VIDEO: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Rescue Dogs of Mt. Bachelor | Meet them in Person on Wed 28th March

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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 […]

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Steven Agar | March 28, 2018
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VIDEO: Work-Life Balance Of Heavenly’s Avalanche Dogs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amLnNMvYsgs   Dogs are not only our best friends, but they also work hard in many fields! They serve as border patrollers, at the customs and security, they work as shepherds herding sheep and cows, work as therapy dogs in clinics and care facilities. It’s just to name a few. But one of the most important dog’s “professions” is SAR and […]

Claire Weiss | March 16, 2017
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VIDEO: How Avalanche Dogs Save Lives

Avalanche dogs are the unsung heros of the backcountry, the frontcountry, the sidecountry, anywhere that humans are buried in avalanches. This video shows us Snowbird ski patrol’s dog team during an avalanche practice drill.

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VIDEO: The Ski Patrol Dogs of Snowmass, CO

“Meet Gray, Piper and Caleb…the four legged members of the Snowmass Ski Patrol handled by Nathan Garfield, Dan Berg and Susan “Mouse” Carollo. These avalanche rescue dogs always seem to be wearing a smile, whether they’re putting up boundary ropes or training year round as search and rescue dogs. But then again, they always get to ride first chair.” “Meet Gray, Piper and Caleb…the four legged members of the Snowmass Ski Patrol handled by Nathan Garfield, Dan Berg and Susan “Mouse” Carollo. These […]

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