By Diana Lee, Communications and Marketing Manager (diana.lee@skipatrol.ca)
Meet our November furry friends:
Gus, Alberta
Gus is an 18-month-old, male Beagle, and aspiring CSP Avalanche Dog. While he’s getting his application ready, he would like to implement some new requirements:
- Everyone skiing at Banff Sunshine are to carry treats in their pockets if they wish to be found.
- The snow can’t be too deep as Gus is not a fan of getting wet.
- The shifts can only be 30 minutes long or less, as Gus likes to nap frequently throughout the day.
Gus is also ready to be fitted for a customized Helly Hansen CSP dog snowsuit, as he is not particularly a fan of the cold. Other than that, Gus is ready to be a CSP avalanche dog! Please take his application into consideration.
Owner: Jay Engel, Banff Sunshine, Mountain Division Calgary Zone.
Wynton, British Columbia
Wynton is a four-year-old Mini Aussie who always happily greets owner Steve Webb when he arrives home. Wynton has a serious obsession with fetching his ball; he loves playing fetch several times a day (the more, the better!) Wynton is the ultimate surveillance system; he likes barking at the mail lady and people riding by on bikes. Wynton also has a feline housemate, Junior, that he likes to play with and chase, and he will also chase squirrels.
Owner: Steve Webb, Shames Mountain, Skeena Division, Northwest British Columbia.
How to get your pet featured
Please send an email to Diana Lee (diana.lee@skipatrol.ca) with the subject line: “Pets of Patrollers: Your Name, Your Pet Name” and the following details:
- Name, age, breed of your pet (e.g., Onyx, two years old, German Shepherd dog).
- Fun fact or an interesting detail about your pet and what they mean to you.
- Attach a photo of your pet (bonus points if they are wearing CSP gear).
- Your zone and the name of the resort(s) you patrol at.
Mental health is an important aspect of the Canadian Ski Patrol. We hope that these pet photos spark joy this fall.
Even for those who don’t have pets, interacting or even seeing an animal can boost their mood. Just think of the positive impact of therapy dogs.
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