The Austrian Society for Alpine and High Altitude Medicine (ÖGAHM) is one of the world’s largest professional societies in the field of alpine and high altitude medicine. With members from over a dozen countries, we provide a communication and information forum for all individuals, institutions, and associations interested in alpine and high altitude medicine.
The Austrian Society for Alpine and High Altitude Medicine (ÖGAHM) serves as a central platform for exchange, information, and networking in the field of alpine and high altitude medicine.
Our goal is to promote scientific research while creating a close connection between theory and practice. We are committed to disseminating and advancing alpine and high altitude medical knowledge both nationally and internationally, making it accessible to a broad range of interested parties within and beyond the medical profession.
Through collaboration with renowned partners and institutions, we are well connected worldwide and strive to actively shape the future of alpine and high altitude medicine.
News & Events
2026 October 6–11, 2026: ICAR Congress 2026, Innsbruck October 23–27, 2026: 8th International Leh Symposium, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India https://lehsymposium.in October 15–18, 2026: Rescue 26, ICE-SAR Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland. https://www.rescue.is October 24, 2026: Allgäu Mountain Rescue Day, Bad Hindelang, Germany November 20–22, 2026: 30 Years of BExMed – Anniversary Conference
The current issue of our publication has been released. Exclusive for ÖGAHM members!
Mon, November 2 – Wed, December 2, 2026
Nepal, Kathmandu-Manang-Kang La Glacier
Sport climbing course in the climbing paradise of the Tyrolean Oberland with medical focuses on internal alpine medicine, child and youth alpinism, and orthopedics
Saturday, September 5 to Friday, September 11, 2026, Muttekopfhütte, Hoch-Imst, 6460 Imst
Ski touring course with a medical focus on cold, avalanche, high-altitude and internal medicine
Saturday, January 23 to Friday, January 29, 2027, Heidelberger Hut
Ski touring or snowboard course with medical focuses on cold and avalanche medicine
Saturday, February 13 to Friday, February 19, 2027, Heidelberger Hütte
Ski mountaineering course with medical focuses on cold and avalanche medicine, among others. For advanced ski tourers
Sun, April 4 – Sat, April 10, 2027, Franz-Senn-Hütte (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
Sports climbing course for all skill levels, including focus areas from internal medicine, sports psychiatry, pediatric and adolescent alpine medicine, travel and tropical medicine, orthopedics
Sunday, May 9 to Saturday, May 15, 2027, Hotel Olivio, Arco
Sport Climbing Course in the Tyrolean Oberland climbing paradise for all skill levels, including medical focus areas from travel and tropical medicine, internal medicine, and sports medicine for pediatric and youth alpinism
Sunday, May 30 – Saturday, June 5, 2027, JUFA Hotel, 8600 Bruck an der Mur
Sport climbing course in the climbing paradise of the Tyrolean Oberland with medical focuses on internal alpine medicine, child and youth alpinism, and orthopedics
Saturday, September 4 to Friday, September 10, 2027, Muttekopfhütte, Hoch-Imst, 6460 Imst
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice, including a focus on mountain and air rescue medicine
Sun, June 14 – Sat, June 20, 2026, Franz-Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice, including a focus on mountain and air rescue medicine
Sat, June 27 – Fri, July 3, 2026, Franz Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
Rope Team Coaching
Wed, July 8 – Sun, July 12, 2026, Saas Fee, Switzerland
05/26
May 20, 2026
Hathersage, Peak District, UK
11/26
November 2–December 2, 2026
Nepal, Kathmandu-Manang-Kang La Glacier
11/26
November 20–22, 2026
Garmisch, Germany
05/27
May 2027
Sardinia, Italy
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