Keyword: Bergrettung

"In dire need": Season 2 of the mountain rescue series will arrive in spring 2026

"In dire need" returns in spring 2026 with a second season. The popular series from Bavarian Broadcasting closely follows volunteer emergency responders during real-life missions in the Bavarian Alps.

Highest award | Austrian Alpine Club honors two mountain rescuers with the "Green Cross"

Since 1923, the Austrian Alpine Club has honored outstanding mountain rescuers with the "Green Cross." This year, two Tyrolean mountain rescuers received the award, which is considered the highest and most prestigious honor in mountain rescue.
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Spectacular mountain rescue on Mount Kenya

In 1970, Austrians Gert Judmeier and Oswald Ölz set out to climb the majestic Mount Kenya. But their adventure took a tragic turn when Judmeier was involved in a serious accident on the descent.

Many more foreign people have fatal accidents

Mountain emergency statistics 2023: In the Swiss Alps last year, 3501 people were in distress and 114 people had fatal accidents.

Space Blanket: Possible uses of the rescue blanket

In bergundsteig #109 there was a report on the use of the rescue blanket as temporary UV protection. In the current article, the authors want to give an overview of other possible uses of the rescue blanket in the event of an accident.

First aid in the mountains | 5 tips for emergency situations

Emergencies in the mountains can affect anyone. We have put together five important first aid tips for you.

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