Dogs are renowned for being man's best friend and if that means staying to heel when your owner's sliding down a ski slope on his bum, then this is the biggest test of all.
Add in the fact that Coronet will be jam-packed with dozens of high-country farmers racing from the top of the hill to the base building, with their faithful hounds in tow and it's a recipe for hilarity.
In scientific terms it's an exploration into the harmonious and symbiotic relationship between working man and working dog when rigorously applied over demanding terrain in extreme conditions.
In reality it's an exercise in confusion, barking, shouting and rustic language at its very best.
