‘The best tool we have to identify human scent’: Avalanche dog shows off rescue skills
Backcountry skiing in Colorado can be some of the most exciting skiing one could imagine. It can also be some of the most dangerous.
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My life as an avalanche dog: meet the heroic hounds of ski patrol
We head to the snowy slopes of Chamonix to meet the canine rescue team and find out how they save skiers' lives ...
Avalanche Rescue Dogs: How Ski Patrol Pups Keep Slopes Safe
Winter fun isn’t just for humans! Discover how skilled avalanche rescue dogs at regional ski resorts help save lives, train ...
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From ‘ski cops’ to beloved mascots: The heartwarming impact of ski patrol therapy dogs
Lola joined the ski patrol after getting her certification as a therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. “She’s filled more roles than we imagined,” Chapman said. Lola provides ...
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Lake Tahoe rescue dogs train to save lives on ski slopes
Ripp, now 1 year old and 45 pounds, is one of the dozens of avalanche rescue dogs that patrol the slopes at ski resorts near Lake Tahoe. Every week during ski season, they practice digging people ...
On the slopes with the ski patrol – Chamonix’s first responders
From rescuing errant skiers to monitoring avalanches, the unsung heroes of the mountains put one writer through his paces ...