Ski patrol

Broadening its focus beyond the needs of household dogs, 2008 marked the beginning of Ruffwear’s venture into the mountains to learn from avalanche dog teams, and has continued to foster relationships with ski patrol organizations across the country.

Approaching the top of the ski lift, I nervously fumble with my poles and camera bag, remembering just in time to keep my tips up. It is my first time on skis in 15 years and I am hoping the skills will come back to me, quickly. A light snow…

Bridger Bowl Ski Patroller Ellie Thompson and her avalanche dog Chica

A behind-the-scenes look at our heroes on the mountain, ski patrol. Keeping the mountain safe so you can go about having epic adventures in the knowledge that if something goes wrong, they have your back.

Ski Patrol

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Vail Patrol Dog Henry

The newest member of the Vail ski patrol is a 9-week-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever named Cowgirl. Oh, and she’s adorable.

Peter Gannon is a firekeeper, even if he doesn’t know it. He lives a dichotomy of caring for the land unconditionally as an Indigenous ski patroller and wildland firefighter.