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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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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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Erdbeben am Mount Everest
Frank Senn (2015)
Norbu Sherpa and his Swiss friend Andrea Zimmermann are on their way to Mount Everest. The lovers are preparing for the ascent. There is a lot of snow, the conditions are chaotic. A huge earthquake shook Nepal on the morning of 25 April 2015. Norbu and Andrea remain unharmed, but are stuck at the Tibetan border for several days. The dream of Mount Everest has no meaning anymore. Norbu and Andrea travel to Kathmandu, where they distribute relief supplies to the suffering population. Their expedition tent is now not in the Himalayas, but on a meadow in the disaster area.Frank Senn, Otto C. Honegger, Hari Thapa, Lisa Röösli
- 2015
- Switzerland
- 43 min
Norbu Sherpa and his Swiss friend Andrea Zimmermann are on their way to Mount Everest. The lovers are preparing for the ascent. There is a lot of snow, the conditions are chaotic. A huge earthquake shook Nepal on the morning of 25 April 2015. Norbu and Andrea remain unharmed, but are stuck at the Tibetan border for several days. The dream of Mount Everest has no meaning anymore. Norbu and Andrea travel to Kathmandu, where they distribute relief supplies to the suffering population. Their expedition tent is now not in the Himalayas, but on a meadow in the disaster area.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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Sherpas - Die wahren Helden am Everest (3 folgen)
Frank Senn (2009)
A documentary about the unsung heroes from Nepal with out their help and assistance it is unthinkable to concur the summit of world's highest mountain, the almighty Mount Everest. Yet Sherpas are never on the news, nobody really knew about them and their contribution towards the expedition are easily forgotten. This documentary tries to focus on them and brings out the story of the Sherpas to the world.Sherpas - Die wahren Helden am Everest (3 folgen)
Frank Senn, Otto C. Honegger, Hari Thapa
- 2009
- Switzerland, France, Germany
- 153 min
A documentary about the unsung heroes from Nepal with out their help and assistance it is unthinkable to concur the summit of world's highest mountain, the almighty Mount Everest. Yet Sherpas are never on the news, nobody really knew about them and their contribution towards the expedition are easily forgotten. This documentary tries to focus on them and brings out the story of the Sherpas to the world.Climbing locations
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Sherpas - Die wahren helden am Everest (1 folge)
Frank Senn (2009)
Sherpas - Die wahren helden am Everest (1 folge) is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Frank Senn in 2009 and produced by SRF. It is a part of the series SF DOK. It features Kari Kobler, Norbu Sherpa, Long Dorje Sherpa, Ang Nima Sherpa, Pasang Tiki, Ang Phuti and others.Sherpas - Die wahren helden am Everest (1 folge)
Frank Senn, Otto C. Honegger, Hari Thapa
- 2009
- Switzerland, France, Germany
- 95 min
Sherpas - Die wahren helden am Everest (1 folge) is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Frank Senn in 2009 and produced by SRF. It is a part of the series SF DOK. It features Kari Kobler, Norbu Sherpa, Long Dorje Sherpa, Ang Nima Sherpa, Pasang Tiki, Ang Phuti and others.Climbing locations
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