Dan gets a hug from his mountain pal Shannon after recovering from one of his many surgeries.

Dan at the Mazot, with his antibiotic pump and a drain for his abscess. Photo by Sean Jacks

16 surgeries haven't stopped Dan from competing in the Avy Dog race at Meadows. Photo by Sean Jacks

Dan completed a duathlon in Bend over the summer.

Sean Jacks and Dan at Mazotfest 2013. Photo by Zeb Yaklich.

Dan gets some fresh snow off Shooting Star. Photo by Sean

Good to be back at the Mazot, where Dan has a plaque inscribed with his name. Photo by Zeb

Dan the Mazot Man. Photo by Zeb

Bouncing back to ski powder after yet another surgery. Photo by Sean Jacks. Dan hiked up to earn this turn.

Dan's mountain friends welcome him back to Meadows. Photo by Zeb

Dan and Sean at the Mazot. Photo by Zeb

Dan prefers powder therapy to CT scans and radiation. Photo by Sean

Dan with his pals Kevin and Gary after a good day on Mount Hood.

If you see the pirate flag flying at the Meadows parking lot, stop by and say hi.