Together with Bernard, a 30-year veteran of ski patrol, the pair travels around the Savoie region when an emergency call comes in about an avalanche and helps search for victims.

Lola joined the ski patrol after getting her certification as a therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. “She’s filled more roles than we imagined,” Chapman said.

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Australian ski area Mt. Buller is welcoming a new team member for the 2025 winter season. Chilli, the 5-month old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is the latest addition to the mountain's ski patrol ...

A ski patroller shared a typical day in the life of her dog, Millie, who is training to become an avalanche search and rescue dog, and the heartwarming video has delighted viewers on social media ...

Teams of skillful ski patrollers are reporting for work on the slopes, including a small but mighty contingent of avalanche dogs (or "avi dogs," as they're called in ski communities).

Ski patrollers are essential to mountain resorts. Most make less than $25 an hour and work multiple jobs to get by. Park City ...

However, unlike patrol pups at other ski areas who are largely trained as avalanche rescue dogs, Chili is training as a therapy dog.