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

David Muir shares the adorable moment caught on tape of a 5-month-old puppy, who's training to become a certified avalanche rescue dog, skiing down the slopes on the shoulders of a ski patroller.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...