PARK CITY — Utah has had its share of dangerous avalanche conditions this winter. When an avalanche hits, first responders have mere minutes to rescue anyone buried. Deer Valley Ski Resort's Ski ...

SUMMIT COUNTY — Saving your life is an avalanche rescue dog’s favorite game in the world. Seriously. For the adorable Labradors, golden retrievers and mutts on ski patrols in Summit County, a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We head to the snowy slopes of Chamonix to meet the canine rescue team and find out how they save ...

Rescue dogs have played an important part in mountain safety efforts for centuries. Over the past few decades, U.S. ski resorts have relied on avalanche rescue dogs for efficient rescues. Avalanche ...

At the annual Ski California Safety Day in January 2024, an English Shepherd puppy named Ripp bounded from a 5-foot-deep hole in the snow at Lake Tahoe’s Northstar resort to grab his favorite knotted ...

For Louise Zemlicka, she knew right away that Benji was going to be Aspen Snowmass’ newest patrol recruit and future avalanche dog. “There’s just something about Benji,” Zemlicka said of the first ...

Gallatin, a Golden Retriever, is still working on her obedience, socialization, and comfort in mountain terrain, but she’s on her way to being Bear Valley’s newest employee. The ski patrol squad at ...

The ski patrol squad at Bear Valley, California, just got a bit bigger and fluffier. In a social media post, the ski resort recently announced that a new avalanche dog had joined the team. Here’s the ...