There’s a new recruit on the slopes! Meet Vail’s newest and cutest ski patrol dog – a Labrador puppy named Jake!
This pup is learning the ropes! Or is that slopes? Watch Jake ride in the cable car and frolic in the snow! See the ski patrol dog in action with ears flapping and bouncy cuteness!
Jake has a big job ahead of him. The Lab is in training as a search and rescue dog! What a sweetheart!
Ski patrol rescue dogs are key players in making sure anyone unfortunate enough to be caught in an avalanche has the best chance of making it out alive. And because they’re furry and adorable instead of bearded and surly, they’re often some of our favorite members of ski patrol. We’re kidding on that last point, but getting people interested in safety messages is probably easier with a cute dog around. Ski patrol dogs often start training as puppies, are required to pass exams to start work and continue to attend ongoing learning seminars throughout their careers.
