Learning how to play safely in the snow
Terry Crooks, David Thompson Search and Rescue volunteer, and rescue dog Taz search for buried volunteers in a simulated avalanche rescue at the top of Turner Mountain, Feb. 20. (Will Langhorne/The Western News)
Rescue dog Obi bounds through the snow in during a simulated avalanche rescue held by David Thompson Search and Rescue volunteers at the top of Turner Mountain, Feb. 20. (Will Langhorne/The Western News)
Jon Jeresek, David Thompson Search and Rescue volunteer, instructs participants in an avalanche safety course held at the top of Turner Mountain, Feb. 20. (Will Langhorne/The Western News)
Taz, David Thompson Search and Rescue dog, indicates the location of a buried volunteer during an avalanche training exercise. (Will Langhorne/The Western News)
Halfway through the snow season, western states have already surpassed the national annual avalanche death average.
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