Avalanche rescue dogs stand ready to save lives at Heavenly Mountain Resort

High above South Lake Tahoe, a unique group of first responders stands ready to save lives at a moment's notice — and they ...
Yahoo

Stevens Pass announces new avalanche rescue puppy

Stevens Pass Avalanche Rescue Dogs has announced a new addition to the team to help those stuck in snowy conditions. Honey is the latest addition to the team, joining the ranks with Zoey, Ida, Olive, ...
SummitDaily.com

Henry, beloved canine member of Vail Ski Patrol, now has an apparel line

The spirit of Vail Mountain’s first canine on Vail Ski Patrol lives on via bourbon, ball caps, beanies, T-shirts, sweatshirts ...
KTVZ

Mount Bachelor’s avalanche dogs: Ensuring safety on the slopes

Avalanches are not only dangerous, but they can be life-threatening. That’s why ski resorts take the utmost precautions to ensure guest safety. Part of that protection comes from adorable — and ...
The Aspen Times

Aspen Snowmass’ newest avy dog is building his confidence

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 ...
Times Union

Across the Cascades, avalanche dogs come to the rescue

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT, Wash. — “Are you ready to work?” ski patroller Alisha Bator whispers into the ear of Kio, a mountain rescue dog, at the edge of a meadow near the Forest Queen chairlift at ...