The animals might be the best chance of survival for skiers buried in avalanches, which have killed more than 100 skiers in ...

On Wednesday at 3:46 p.m. an avalanche watch was reported by the NWS Reno NV in effect until Thursday at 4 p.m. for Lake ...

The Kirkwood Rescue Avalanche Dogs Foundation hosted fifth graders at Spooner Lake for an educational day in the snow and trees on Thursday, Jan. 30. Students from C. C. Meneley Elementary ...

Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe is facing a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the case of a snowboarder who, the suit says, sank into a snow pit on the ski area's slopes and suffocated ...

The NWS Reno NV reported an avalanche warning at 5:57 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 6 a.m. for Lake Tahoe.

Crews from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue unit and animal control – along with a drone from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue – soon responded for the rescue effort.

Dogs are known for their loyalty, intelligence, and their natural drive to work. We've seen service dogs performing ...

The NWS Reno NV reported an avalanche warning at 5:43 a.m. on Sunday in effect until Monday at 4 a.m. The NWS states, "The avalanche danger remains HIGH in the backcountry through early Monday ...

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.