International Mountain Rescue Day, which originated in Austria
The local office Axams is getting new, suitable premises. 37000 euros for Mountain Rescue Tyrol
37000 euros from the donation pot of the Weißwurstparty at the Stangelwirt will benefit the training of the Tyrolean Mountain Rescue Service. Success for our mountains and a healthy planetIn a successful collaboration, the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative and Mountain Rescue Tyrol won 37000 euros in a vote. The funding comes from the donation pot of […] 75 year Mountain Rescue Tyrol – A review of decades of saving lives
75 Years Mountain Resuce Tyrol – a review about decades of saving livesThis year, the Tyrolean Mountain Rescue Service is celebrating its 75th anniversary as an independent association. What began as a simple idea – to help people in the mountains – has developed over the decades into one of the largest and most important […] Film tip: Doc 1: Die Bergrettung – Einsatz in den Alpen (Mountain rescue – Operations in the Alps)
Documentary tip: “Mountain Rescue – Operations in the Alps” In this new doc 1, Lisa Gadenstätter ventures into the heart of alpine rescue and is rescued from a crevasse. Experience the gripping stories of mountain rescuers: those who risk their lives for others – and those who owe their rescue to them. When? November 06, […] Film screening: The Volunteers – The story of an extraordinary mountain rescue partnership
Film screening: The Volunteers – The story of an extraordinary mountain rescue partnership The documentary film The Volunteers takes viewers on a journey to the origins and values of mountain rescue. The focus is on the connection between the Tyrol Mountain Rescue Service and the Seattle Mountain Rescue Service in the USA – a partnership […] First Symposium on Tactical Alpine Medicine (TAM)
International elite units met in Tyrol On October 19/20, 2024 a symposium on tactical alpine medicine took place for the first time. This was organized by Mountain Rescue Tyrol together with the 6th Mountain Brigade of the Austrian Armed Forces. International elite units took part in this symposium and were able to network and learn […] Still challenging conditions in the mountains
Still challenging conditions in the mountains The variable weather, the shortening days with the earlier onset of darkness, the cooler temperatures and the snow already lying at medium to higher altitudes require careful tour preparation.The weather will remain unstable over the next few days, with further snowfall expected above 1600 meters. As the summer season […] Mountain Rescue Tyrol reports a record number of rescue-operations in summer 2024. Autumn season starts with a cold snap in the high mountains.
Mountain Rescue Tyrol reports a record number of rescue-operations in summer 2024. Autumn season starts with a cold snap in the high mountains. From June to August 2024, Mountain Rescue Tyrol had to respond to a total of 1,392 missions – more than ever before in one summer. Most of the missions (19%) were in […] Congratulations to 124 new emergency rescuers on successfully completing training!
Congratulations to 124 new emergency rescuers on successfully completing training! 124 new emergency rescuers successfully completed training In the current training season 124 mountain rescuers successfully completed their training. 117 participants completed the basic courses, while a further 7 completed the Alpine and Medic courses on the basis of recognized substitute training (such as police, high […] Honouring dedicated citizens on Women’s Day
Awarding of honours On High Women’s Day, dedicated citizens in Tyrol were honoured for their extraordinary achievements. Several members of Mountain Rescue Tyrol were among those honoured. We congratulate all those honoured and would like to thank all mountain rescuers for their tireless efforts! The following people were honoured by the province of […]