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Over the next week, 16 members of safety pawed squads will compete for their respective mountain crews. We're pitting these snow-loving pups against one another in our first ever Bark Bracket. And while every doggo is a winner in our book, this is a bracket full of barks, puppy pics, and perfect paws. That's where you come in. Tune in to our Ikon Pass social channels starting March 23, and help pick the Pinnacle of Pooch. How to Pick Follow Ikon Pass on Instagram, and check out our stories starting March 23 to start voting for your favorite mountain pup. The dogs with the most votes each day will move on to the next round. Each member of the Final Fur will receive a box of treats, toys, and other dog delights from Ikon Pass and Yeti. The Pinnacle of Pooch will receive a donation to their human friend's favorite animal shelter of choice. DAY 1: SNOW’S BEST SNOUTS (16)Starting with 16 pups, you’ll have the chance to choose who you’d like to pet the most. DAY 2: ELITE LITTER (8)With 8 fur-babies left, we enter the round of the Elite Litter. Tap on over to our stories to pick the pooch that has what it takes to bard and play all the way. DAY 3: FINAL FUR (4)Head on over to our stories to select your best snout. It's time to tell who yaps and who's leading the pack. DAY 4: FETCHING FINALS (2)Today is the day that all dogs dream of. Who will win the tail-wagging trophy? Pick your pooch and tag your friends as your 6th man. They may just be the person power needed to put your pooch on the podium. DAY 5: PINNACLE OF POOCHThe winner of the Bark Bracket will be crowned. The Canine Contestants Ahsoka Home Mountain: Palisades Tahoe Role: Avalanche Rescue Dog in training Age: 2 years Breed: Belgian Malinois Nickname: "Bear" Favorite hobby outside of work: Training & running Biskit Home Mountain: Winter Park Role: Avalanche Rescue Dog Age: 5 years Breed: Boarder Collie Favorite Treat or Toy: BACON+ Frisbee Favorite hobby outside of work: Squirrel Herding Bomber Home Mountain: The Remarkables (NZSki) Role: Alpine Avalanche Rescue Dog Frieda Home Mountain: Kitzbühel Role: Winter Hike Ambassador Age: 1.5 years Breed: Tollerdoodle Favorite hobby outside of work: mountains, mountains, mountains Shasta Home Mountain: Mt. Bachelor Role: Avalanche Rescue Dog in Training Age: 6 months Breed: Golden Retriever Favorite hobby outside of work: Annoying and playing with his brother, Banyan, who is a retired Mt. Bachelor Avy Dog Joni Home Mountain: Solitude Role: Avalanche Search and Rescue Dog Age: 5 years Breed: German Wirehaired pointer and Chocolate Lab mix Favorite Toy: She loves her red Kong toy Favorite hobby outside of work: Running fast and jumping really high! Julep & Gandalf Home Mountain: Blue Mountain Role: BMR Inn "Fur"ont Desk Ambassadors Age: 2.5 years Breed: Irish Wolfhound Favorite Treat: Blue Mountain dog cookies! Favorite hobby outside of work: Sleeping, eating, and running Lillie Home Mountain: Copper Mountain Role: Avalanche Search and Rescue Dog Age: 1.5 years Breed: Black Labrador Retriever Favorite Treat/Toy: Lillie's favorite toy is her little stuffed hedgehog and her favorite treat is her greenie or as we call them her toothbrushes. She gets one every night after dinner, and she knows where we keep them, so she'll stand right by the box and wait until she gets one. Favorite hobby outside of work: Fetch, swimming and getting belly rubs! Mabel Home Mountain: Snowbird Role: Avalanche Rescue Dog Age: 3 years Breed: Boarder Collie Favorite Treat/Toy: Jolly ball and salmon jerky Favorite hobby outside of work: Fishing and skate skiing Oscar Home Mountain: Coronet Peak (NZSki) Role: Staff Morale Officer Age: 8.5 years Breed: Bichon / terrier Favorite Toy: Balloons Favorite hobby outside of work: Fetch Oski Home Mountain: Mammoth Role: Avalanche dog Age: 1.5 years Breed: Labrador retriever Favorite hobby outside of work: Meeting new dogs and watching the big dogs train. Powder Home Mountain: Steamboat Role: Official Safety Dog Age: 6 years Breed: Saint Bernard Favorite Treat: Bacon Favorite hobby outside of work: Loves being outside of the gondola Riggins Home Mountain: Alpine Meadows Role: Avalanche Rescue Dog Age: 8 years Breed: Golden Retriever Favorite Treat/Toys: gloves and shoes (as toys, not treats) Favorite hobby outside of work: Launching off the docks at Donner Lake Romeo Home Mountain: Snowshoe Role: Challenged Athletes of WV Mascot Age: 4 years Breed: Newfoundland Favorite Treat/Toys: marrow bones (or sandwiches if he can sneak them), favorite toy is an oinking pig Favorite hobby outside of work: swimming in the lake or river, or chasing the mini bike Tikka Home Mountain: Arapahoe Basin Role: Avalanche Dog Age: 5 years Breed: Golden Retriever Favorite Treat/Toys: @bixbi toy or any tug toy Favorite hobby outside of work: Winter: Rolling in snow Summer: Swimming or just sitting in water Tingo Home Mountain: Deer Valley Role: Avalanche Search and Rescue Dog Age: 1 year Breed: Border collie and blue heeler mix Favorite Treat/Toys: Toy: Stuffed squeaky duck named Pattio; Treat: Whatever the ski school kids drop at lunch Favorite hobby outside of work: Winter: Playing frisbee and riding chair lifts (not at the same time)

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