TAIL TEAM

Rosie was not merely a dog, but a four-legged poem written in snow, sun, and pure joy of the great outdoors. She belonged to no one but the mountain, and yet gave herself wholly to Rick, her eternal companion in both mischief and mile. With the heart of a lion and the nose of a gourmand, she strolled solo through the snowdrifts and trattorias of Rossland like a furry Fellini character—stealing leftovers and hearts in equal measure.

 

Her legendary battle with a bear, which she survived, won and stylishly wore as a scar, was less of a fight and more of a myth in the making. She is best known for the countless evenings you might find her on a solo flight at Red Mountain's Rafters, front row for après-ski snacks, being serenaded by snow bums and ski bards alike.

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Now, with the birth of Rosie Pawtrol, her legend no longer lingers in paw prints alone. It marches forward in every pup who braves avalanche and ice in the name of saving lives. Her tale, stitched together from wandering whims and deep devotion, becomes a beacon—guiding snow patrol dogs from Rossland to the Rockies, and someday, perhaps, to the very top of the world. Because Rosie never settled for a backyard when the whole earth was her playground, and now, through the foundation in her name, she reminds us that even after the last snowflake falls, love still leaves tracks.