
Schweitzer ski patroller Jeff Thompson poses for a photo with Reba — the youngest of five avalanche rescue dogs on the mountain.
March 1, 2025
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March 2, 2025 1 a.m.
‘Reba’ goes to snow school — patrol pup continues a legacy of ski safety
Each winter day, Schweitzer is visited by “powder hounds”: skiers and snowboards on the hunt for fresh snow. A different group of snow searchers can also be found on the slopes; since they walk on four legs instead of two, they probably have a better claim to the name.