Keyword: Bergrettung

ARD has extended its popular mountain rescue series for a third season, scheduled for release in 2027. Filming is already underway, and the cast includes new faces from the mountain rescue team.

When every minute counts, their mission begins: For 130 years, mountain rescuers have been on hand in the Alps – we look back at the history of alpine rescue in the DACH region.

The avalanche situation in the Alps remains critical. In Tyrol alone, 71 avalanches were reported between Friday and Sunday – five people lost their lives and dozens were injured. The head of the Tyrolean mountain rescue service speaks out strongly.

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.