Team Squaw Dog
Squaw Valley Ski Resort, California
Camera: Hasselblad XPan
The story: "The Squaw Valley Dog Patrol team has made a name for itself as one of the top avalanche rescue teams in the country. For these "rock-star" canines life is not always easy and the risks are real, yet the reward in lifestyle is unmistakably grand.
In many ways they resemble the hardcore posse at Squaw: they come in many shapes and sizes, have bold personalities and are not afraid to embrace their Peter Pan spirit. In short, they are a motley crew, beautifully brash, and full of life. Day in and day out they train hard, with long hours of exposure and modest compensation. Theirs is the life. Meet man and his best friend, or rather Dog and his best friend: man. They set an example of being present, joyful and grateful, living in this beautiful place we call home."
