He said it takes at least two years to get a puppy fully trained as an avalanche rescue dog. You can also find dogs in various roles at other ski areas. At 49 Degrees North, dogs are allowed on ...

Backcountry skiing in Colorado can be some of the most exciting skiing one could imagine. It can also be some of the most ...

"It is a passion, playing with the dogs and seeing them succeed is so rewarding.” Incredible dogs use specialized training to ...

We head to the snowy slopes of Chamonix to meet the canine rescue ... avalanche dog for nearly two years and is one of several here in Chamonix. Together with Bernard, a 30-year veteran of ski ...

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 ...

That's why Reba, an avalanche rescue dog in training at Schweitzer, Idaho is the focus of this Monday morning "story" that should, at the very least, bring a smile to your face. Schweitzer, which is ...

Buried deep in snow at 2,100 metres (6,889ft) in the ski resort of Chamonix ... The demonstration of an avalanche rescue, conducted regularly to keep dogs’ instincts alert, follows an early ...

HUNTSVILLE, Weber County — The Utah Avalanche Center ... Ethridge with a rescue pack, but he was unable to locate a beacon signal from Wright, the report said. A rescue dog alerted crews to ...

The News team at POWDER is dedicated to keeping you informed on the most important stories happening in the world of skiing, but every once in a while, we need a break. Writing about skiing is ...

First responders were dispatched immediately, the ski resort says. Ski patrol members, along with avalanche rescue dog teams, responded and started searching. No serious injuries were reported ...