J.D. Vance was skiing among a bunch of folks who made their hatred for him well known, but the Secret Service tells us there was never a threat to him or his family … despite Vance nearly being taken out by an out-of-control skier.

Multiple Secret Service sources tell TMZ … the Vice President was never in danger this weekend during his ski trip to Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont … despite how things may have looked.

We obtained video of Vance being heckled in line for ski lifts — someone called him  “Putin’s Puppet” — and during one of his runs he almost got barreled into — first by a snowboarder … then by another skier, who crashed into someone just feet away from the Veep.

In fact, we’re told some of the agents are featured in our videos.

The Secret Service is notoriously discreet when it comes to details of their security operations, but our sources told us about some of the means and methods typically used to protect Vance.

There’s a heavy emphasis on line of sight, with agents protecting any position a shooter might be able to take. Agents also control access to areas around Vance and place temporary flight restrictions for aircraft and drones in the skies above.

Protesters who line the streets as Vance makes his way through town are no issue at all. The Vance security detail just keeps him on the move, with no lingering near demonstrators.

Kevin DiCicco, the man who owned Buddy — star of the popular “Air Bud” movies — and helped create the film series, is being treated by medical professionals as he battles a severe bout of pneumonia that landed him in the hospital … TMZ has learned.

Kevin tells TMZ … he contracted severe pneumonia two weeks ago and has been hospitalized in San Diego. He tells us the pneumonia is bad and he’s currently being treated with an arsenal of antibiotics.

Kevin — who found future dog-actor Buddy near his Yosemite cabin and took him in back in the day — tells us amid his hospitalization for pneumonia … he’s still battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which he believes he got from his use of medical marijuana.

We broke the story … DiCicco was staying in a shelter in San Diego in November but his 90-day limit was nearing its end. He had no idea where he’d go after leaving the shelter — until a friend launched a GoFundMe.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman says winning the Super Bowl is a lot like bumpin’ uglies … admitting now that he’s won a second title, he can finally enjoy the experience.

The Philly executive vice prez made the R-rated comparison on the “McShay Show” this week … when he opened up on what has been going on in his head following his team’s dominating victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Roseman said the organization’s first title in 2017 was like losing the V card — the “quality” of the win doesn’t mean nearly as much as the fact it even happened in the first place.