The best part about a this puppy pile is when they grow up they will be more than happy to haul your ass across a frozen tundra.  You see these are no ordinary pups, they come from the International School for Earth Studies, a private wilderness school in western Québec, Canada teaching environmental education, wildlife rehabilitation and outdoor recreation. This is the stated mission of the school: MISSION: (re)connect people to the Land by promoting holistic environmental education through animal care, traditional outdoor recreation and social responsibility….pretty heady, definitely cool.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....