Crews rushed to rescue several people buried in the snow at Loveland Ski Area this week. It wasn't a real emergency but an avalanche training exercise. Rescuers worked to free multiple "people ...

Jackson Hole is not the only location that has been using dogs for avalanche rescue. Several resorts across the country have hopped on the bandwagon, including those in Lake Tahoe and Sun Valley.

As explained by Ruffwear, dogs who work in avalanche rescue must meet specific training criteria, including basic obedience in which dogs will master several introductory commands. Each canine ...