News and interesting facts from the world of alpine and high altitude medicine

3-day ice climbing course with a focus on ice climbing technique and belay technique, with medical focuses on initial care for ice climbing accidents

Report on the Summer Course 2026 at Alpinpark Steinmühle, Gaal

Report on the Summer Course 2026 at Alpinpark Steinmühle, Gaal

With the passing of Dr. Walter Phleps, we have lost a pioneer of mountain and air rescue. He originally came from the Kleinwalsertal in Vorarlberg
Peter Paal delivered a presentation on “Mountain Rescue 2030 – Trends in Alpine Emergency Medicine.” Many thanks to the Mountain Rescue Service of the South

We are delighted to announce that Mr. Mag. Reinhard Pühringer (alpine director of the Alpine Medicine courses) has received his doctorate – PhD – for

Dr Claire Eglin, Principal Lecturer in Human and Applied Physiology, Extreme Environments Laboratory, University of Portsmouth, UK, has launched a website on non-freezing cold injuries.

A Survey on Current Trends in the Freeride and Ski Touring Sector The evolution and changes in alpine winter sports are undeniable. An increasing number