Parker loved spending time at Loveland Ski Area helping make snow in the fall, running down the ski area and checking out the area’s snow conditions.

Parker the Snow Dog – the mascot of Loveland Ski Area and honorary mayor of Georgetown, who brought smiles to his fans wherever he went – has passed away, his handler confirmed to 9NEWS on Friday. He was 8 years old.

Parker the Snow Dog, the beloved honorary mayor of Georgetown, died in a car crash, according to his owner. Parker’s owner, Dustin Schaefer, confirmed to FOX31 that the Bernese mountain dog died in a crash on Christmas Eve in 2024.

Parker the Snow Dog, the iconic honorary mayor of Georgetown and official mascot of Loveland Ski Area, has died. He and his handler, Dustin Schaefer, told Denver7 about Parker's work in the community in a Mile High Living segment at the Denver7 studios back in August.

According to his handler, Dustin Schaefer, Parker passed following a crash on Christmas Eve, while the pair was on an ice fishing trip.