Keyword: First aid

The winter sports season is already underway, and many ski tourers and downhill skiers are flocking to the mountains. The Austrian Alpine Club is currently warning of a tense avalanche situation in open terrain and is urging winter sports enthusiasts to take other alpine risks, such as the danger of falls and the cold, seriously.

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.

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