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 […] Handover of the new vehicles !New emergency vehicles for Mountain Rescue Tyrol!
!New emergency vehicles for Mountain Rescue Tyrol! We are pleased to announce the handover of new emergency vehicles:Scharnitz and Vorderes Stubai: The first two locations to replace their vehicles due to their age.Kramsach: Replacement was necessary here after an accident in 2022.Head office: One vehicle serves as a replacement and test vehicle for all local […] Alpine + Medic further training course
Refresher course Alpine Medic Lucknerhaus: To give our companions in East Tyrol the opportunity not to always have to make the long journey to the Jamtal, this year an Alpine + Medic summer course took place in and around the Lucknerhaus. From 28 to 30 June 2024 we were able to hold an instructive course […] Nostalgia exhibition of Mountain Rescue Tyrol
Location wanted for mountain rescue exhibition! A few years ago, Mountain Rescue Tyrol was given nostalgic items – a collection of rescue tools and equipment used by the alpine rescue service over the last few decades. The objects tell the history and development of the mountain rescue service. One wish is to make the objects […] danger of old snowfields
Old snow fields on hiking trails! Important tips for equipment and tour planning The hiking and touring season is picking up speed. However, those who are heading up into the mountains should be aware that the paths at high altitudes and in some aspects are still covered in snow. These old snowfields are a source […] New district manager in Kitzbühel
New district manager in Kitzbühel Due to the transfer of Peter Haidacher, the former district manager of Kitzbühel, to the state management, the position of district manager had to be filled. After a successful election, which took place on 7 June, we are delighted to welcome the new district manager, Stefan Kurz-Lindner, to his new […] New state management of the Austrian Mountain Rescue Service Tyrol
New state management of the Austrian Mountain Rescue Service Tyrol v.l.n.r.: 1. deputy state director Peter Haidacher, 2. deputy state director Kathrin Puelacher, Landesleiter Mag. Ekkehard Wimmer, 3. deputy state director Valentin Schiessendoppler und Finanzreferent Maximilian Riml On Saturday, 25 May 2024, the provincial assembly of Mountain Rescue Tyrol took place at Villa Blanka in […] 
