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Todd an der Ama Dablam
Frank Senn (2011)
First episode of 'Die Bergretter im Himalaya' a series chronicling the story of a true pioneer project in the Himalayas - the construction of a helicopter rescue station in the midst of the eight-thousanders. In this episode we see the arrival of Gerold Biner and Bruno Jelk to Kathmandu in spring 2010. Their goal was and is to build a rescue station in the Himalayas together with a team from the Nepalese helicopter company Fishtail Air. To do this, they have to fly to heights that no one has dared to climb before...- 2011
- Austria, Switzerland
- 52 min
First episode of 'Die Bergretter im Himalaya' a series chronicling the story of a true pioneer project in the Himalayas - the construction of a helicopter rescue station in the midst of the eight-thousanders. In this episode we see the arrival of Gerold Biner and Bruno Jelk to Kathmandu in spring 2010. Their goal was and is to build a rescue station in the Himalayas together with a team from the Nepalese helicopter company Fishtail Air. To do this, they have to fly to heights that no one has dared to climb before...Climbing locations
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Rettung am Manaslu
Hari Thapa (2011)
Third episode of 'Die Bergretter im Himalaya' a series chronicling the story of a true pioneer project in the Himalayas - the construction of a helicopter rescue station in the midst of the eight-thousanders. In this episode, a Korean team searched the 8163 metre high Manaslu with a special expedition for two colleagues who had disappeared last year at over 7000 metres. The mountain rescuers, with pilot Dani Aufdenblatten, recover one of the corpses and fly it to the small village of Samagaun. There the Korean friends and family have prepared a Buddhist ceremony to say goodbye worthily to their colleague...- 2011
- Austria, Switzerland
- 52 min
Third episode of 'Die Bergretter im Himalaya' a series chronicling the story of a true pioneer project in the Himalayas - the construction of a helicopter rescue station in the midst of the eight-thousanders. In this episode, a Korean team searched the 8163 metre high Manaslu with a special expedition for two colleagues who had disappeared last year at over 7000 metres. The mountain rescuers, with pilot Dani Aufdenblatten, recover one of the corpses and fly it to the small village of Samagaun. There the Korean friends and family have prepared a Buddhist ceremony to say goodbye worthily to their colleague...Climbing locations
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Einsatz am Everest
Frank Senn (2011)
Second episode of 'Die Bergretter im Himalaya' a series chronicling the story of a true pioneer project in the Himalayas - the construction of a helicopter rescue station in the midst of the eight-thousanders. In this episode we see how the deadly crash of the Nepalese team half a year ago at Ama Dablam changed everything. The question arises whether the construction of a rescue station in the Himalayas is still feasible at all...- 2011
- Austria, Switzerland
- 52 min
Second episode of 'Die Bergretter im Himalaya' a series chronicling the story of a true pioneer project in the Himalayas - the construction of a helicopter rescue station in the midst of the eight-thousanders. In this episode we see how the deadly crash of the Nepalese team half a year ago at Ama Dablam changed everything. The question arises whether the construction of a rescue station in the Himalayas is still feasible at all...Climbing locations
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Suisse-Népal, le sauvetage en partage
Benoît Aymon (2016)
Bruno Jelk and Gerold Biner are famous for their feats in the world of mountain rescue. The two decide to transfer the necessary knowledge to the Nepali population so that they can organise rescue operations autonomously. It will be the beginning of a long process that will often undermine their intentions.Suisse-Népal, le sauvetage en partage
- 2016
- Switzerland
- 52 min
Bruno Jelk and Gerold Biner are famous for their feats in the world of mountain rescue. The two decide to transfer the necessary knowledge to the Nepali population so that they can organise rescue operations autonomously. It will be the beginning of a long process that will often undermine their intentions.Climbing locations
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Rettung in eisigen Höhen
Hari Thapa (2011)
Helicopter rescues at altitudes over 7,000 meters are dangerous. But now there is also a rescue station in the Himalayas. The documentary series 'The Mountain Rescuers in the Himalayas' tells of flying at the limit and the fate of pilots and mountaineers in the midst of the eight-thousanders. On this episode another salvaging of the dead for the mountain rescuers in the Himalayas. A Korean team searched the 8163 metre high Manaslu with a special expedition for two colleagues who had disappeared last year at over 7000 metres. The mountain rescuers, with pilot Dani Aufdenblatten, recover one of the corpses and fly it to the small village of Samagaun. There the Korean friends and family have prepared a Buddhist ceremony to say goodbye worthily to their colleague...- 2011
- Austria, Switzerland
- 44 min
Helicopter rescues at altitudes over 7,000 meters are dangerous. But now there is also a rescue station in the Himalayas. The documentary series 'The Mountain Rescuers in the Himalayas' tells of flying at the limit and the fate of pilots and mountaineers in the midst of the eight-thousanders. On this episode another salvaging of the dead for the mountain rescuers in the Himalayas. A Korean team searched the 8163 metre high Manaslu with a special expedition for two colleagues who had disappeared last year at over 7000 metres. The mountain rescuers, with pilot Dani Aufdenblatten, recover one of the corpses and fly it to the small village of Samagaun. There the Korean friends and family have prepared a Buddhist ceremony to say goodbye worthily to their colleague...Climbing locations
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Feuertaufe am Everest
Frank Senn (2011)
Helicopter rescues at altitudes over 7,000 meters are dangerous. But now there is also a rescue station in the Himalayas. The documentary series 'The Mountain Rescuers in the Himalayas' tells of flying at the limit and the fate of pilots and mountaineers in the midst of the eight-thousanders. On this episode, when the Swiss mountain rescuers Gerold Biner and Bruno Jelk return to Nepal in spring 2011, the uncertainty is great. The deadly crash of the Nepalese team half a year ago at Ama Dablam changed everything. The question arises whether the construction of a rescue station in the Himalayas is still feasible at all...- 2011
- Austria, Switzerland
- 44 min
Helicopter rescues at altitudes over 7,000 meters are dangerous. But now there is also a rescue station in the Himalayas. The documentary series 'The Mountain Rescuers in the Himalayas' tells of flying at the limit and the fate of pilots and mountaineers in the midst of the eight-thousanders. On this episode, when the Swiss mountain rescuers Gerold Biner and Bruno Jelk return to Nepal in spring 2011, the uncertainty is great. The deadly crash of the Nepalese team half a year ago at Ama Dablam changed everything. The question arises whether the construction of a rescue station in the Himalayas is still feasible at all...Climbing locations
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Rettung im Himalaya
Frank Senn (2012)
The Himalaya is not only an impressive natural monument, but also the scene of numerous mountaineering tragedies. Swiss Air Zermatt mountain rescuers have dedicated themselves to rescue in extreme conditions. Together with Nepalese colleagues, they are setting up a helicopter rescue station. But strong winds, thin air and constantly changing weather conditions put the mountain rescuers to a tough test.- 2012
- Austria, Switzerland
- 51 min
The Himalaya is not only an impressive natural monument, but also the scene of numerous mountaineering tragedies. Swiss Air Zermatt mountain rescuers have dedicated themselves to rescue in extreme conditions. Together with Nepalese colleagues, they are setting up a helicopter rescue station. But strong winds, thin air and constantly changing weather conditions put the mountain rescuers to a tough test.Climbing locations
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Absturz in eisigen Höhen
Frank Senn (2011)
When Air Zermatt pilot Gerold Biner and rescue specialist Bruno Jelk landed in Kathmandu in spring 2010, they didn't know what to expect. Their goal was and is to build a rescue station in the Himalayas together with a team from the Nepalese helicopter company Fishtail Air. To do this, they have to fly to heights that no one has dared to climb before...- 2011
- Austria, Switzerland
- 41 min
When Air Zermatt pilot Gerold Biner and rescue specialist Bruno Jelk landed in Kathmandu in spring 2010, they didn't know what to expect. Their goal was and is to build a rescue station in the Himalayas together with a team from the Nepalese helicopter company Fishtail Air. To do this, they have to fly to heights that no one has dared to climb before...Climbing locations
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Sauvetages en Haute Montagne - Hiver
Otto C. Honegger (2008)
After the first series 'Rescue in the High Mountains' summer season, here is the continuation of the exploits of the Air Zermatt rescuers. Faced with the extreme conditions of winter, there is still no respite for these rescuers. Search for missing climbers, helicopter evacuation of 120 people trapped in cabins, and even wedding at the top of a glacier, transport of showbiz stars fascinated by the beauty of the Matterhorn...Sauvetages en Haute Montagne - Hiver
Otto C. Honegger, Helen Stehli-Pfister
- 2008
- Switzerland
- 142 min
After the first series 'Rescue in the High Mountains' summer season, here is the continuation of the exploits of the Air Zermatt rescuers. Faced with the extreme conditions of winter, there is still no respite for these rescuers. Search for missing climbers, helicopter evacuation of 120 people trapped in cabins, and even wedding at the top of a glacier, transport of showbiz stars fascinated by the beauty of the Matterhorn...Climbing locations
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Sauvetages en Haute Montagne - Été
Otto C. Honegger (2007)
Every day, Air Zermatt rescuers work on the Matterhorn massif. Rescue five climbers who have fallen into a crevasse, evacuate a lost cow on a mountain pasture, find a missing Japanese tourist and even drop models on the glacier for a publicity photo shoot, they succeed the impossible, often at the risk of their lives.Sauvetages en Haute Montagne - Été
Otto C. Honegger, Helen Stehli-Pfister
- 2007
- Switzerland
- 196 min
Every day, Air Zermatt rescuers work on the Matterhorn massif. Rescue five climbers who have fallen into a crevasse, evacuate a lost cow on a mountain pasture, find a missing Japanese tourist and even drop models on the glacier for a publicity photo shoot, they succeed the impossible, often at the risk of their lives.Climbing locations
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The Horn
Jo-Ellen Sarnelli (2016)
The Horn tells the story of the people who are dedicated to saving the lives of those who take on The Matterhorn. The pilots, doctors, paramedics and mountain guides of Air Zermatt are a band of brothers pushing innovation within alpine search and rescue to unimaginable levels, while placing the needs of others above their own. This immersive and cinematic series provides unprecedented views of even the most remote rescues through the eyes of the team members as lives are saved—and lost—on the mountain. Giving us a glimpse of the 1,500 rescues the team performs every year, The Horn showcases the very best of humanity and the ultimate race against the clock.- 2016
- USA
- 276 min
The Horn tells the story of the people who are dedicated to saving the lives of those who take on The Matterhorn. The pilots, doctors, paramedics and mountain guides of Air Zermatt are a band of brothers pushing innovation within alpine search and rescue to unimaginable levels, while placing the needs of others above their own. This immersive and cinematic series provides unprecedented views of even the most remote rescues through the eyes of the team members as lives are saved—and lost—on the mountain. Giving us a glimpse of the 1,500 rescues the team performs every year, The Horn showcases the very best of humanity and the ultimate race against the clock.Climbing locations
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