From rescuing errant skiers to monitoring avalanches, the unsung heroes of the mountains put one writer through his paces ...

"The team from Vail Mountain Rescue and Vail Ski Patrol initiated their response based on the party's last known location and ...

In discharging their duties atop the Siachen for the last four decades, Indian soldiers have achieved the near impossible.

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Avalanche danger in Colorado is high, and first responders are training some four-legged workers to help keep backcountry ...

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 ...

He is a 5-year-old border collie raised and trained by Linden. The Colorado Ski Patrol has been using avalanche rescue dogs since the 1980s. Why? “This little bad boy right here. Those nose ...