Some here firmly believe “died and gone to heaven” means being reincarnated as a ski patrol dog.
For a glimpse at the bliss that is being a canine on call for avalanche and rescue at a ski area see this video, ‘Ski Patrol Dogs of Snowmass,’ released this week.
Notes the producer, the dogs “always seem to be wearing a smile, whether they’re putting up boundary ropes or training year round as search and rescue dogs. But then again, they always get to ride first chair.”