All in. Always.
When the stakes are high and the work is intense, we stand behind the dogs and humans driven to work in the most demanding environments. Ruffwear proudly supports avalanche rescue teams across the U.S. and Canada. Their relentless pursuit of purpose inspires us to craft gear that matches their determination — it’s built to perform, designed to empower, and trusted to deliver.
Connection and Teamwork
“Ready to go to work?” These five little words may have us groaning come Monday morning. But for avalanche rescue dogs, they’re a signal from their handler to switch into focus mode and do what they do best: navigating mountain terrain to save human lives. Certification for this hazardous job takes two to three years of rigorous training through avalanche rescue dog training schools such as such as Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR),These dogs and their humans brave the winter elements to help keep skiers and snowboarders safe — all while trusting their Ruffwear gear to deliver. That’s why Ruffwear proudly supports avalanche rescue teams across the US and Canada by equipping these highly trained dogs with gear they can trust as they brave winter storms to keep skiers and snowboarders safe.
It’s crucial that avalanche rescue dogs and their handlers trust one another. In honor of this true partnership, we aim to craft products that empower this connection between dogs and their humans. No matter how you put them to use.
“ Rescue dogs have a very specific task and need from their gear. When we make it work for them, it works for every other dog out there too. ”
Patrick Kruse, Ruffwear FounderTrusted to Deliver
Ruffwear has been a proud partner of avalanche rescue dog teams for well over a decade. In fact, it was by working directly together that Ruffwear crafted some of the gear they still rely on today, like the Web Master™ Harness, the Web Master Pro™, and the Patroller Leash™—designed to withstand the extensive wear and extreme weather conditions encountered by avalanche rescue dogs.
We live by the rule that if working dogs can trust their gear to perform, you can trust it to deliver for you and your dog’s adventures — from backcountry camping to neighborhood walks. Those same standards of durability and performance live in our everyday product.
Avalanche Dog Products
Meet Ruddy: Mt. Bachelor's Newest Avalanche Dog
Ruffwear’s marketing team recently made the trek to Mt. Bachelor. Their mission? Learn about (and play with) Mt. Bachelor’s newest avalanche puppy in-training, Ruddy.
