There’s no better job than being a ski patroller with an avalanche rescue dog, right? At least that’s what I’ve been telling people in corporate icebreakers for years…

Mammoth Mountain just introduced their newest dog Ritter to their crew with a sweet video welcoming him to the mountain.

You think I could convince a midwestern ski area to train me to be a ski patroller and bring on an avalanche rescue dog?

We won’t be doing any avalanche rescues (obviously), but he or she would be great for boosting morale around the resort! Tell me that wouldn’t be a great marketing draw as well.

“Come visit (insert midwestern ski resort name), home to the region’s only avalanche rescue dog!”

Matt Lorelli is a dedicated ski enthusiast and prolific writer whose passion for snow sports shines through in every piece. Originally from Middletown, Delaware, Matt's love for skiing blossomed during...