News and interesting facts from the world of alpine and high altitude medicine
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
Dr. Abhyu Ghimire recorded this video during his Mt. Everest expedition in 2023. It is well worth watching, particularly the second medical section, in which
We regret to announce that Franz Berghold passed away on April 30. A central figure of the ÖGAHM has left us forever: co-founder of the
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the Salzburg regional branch of the Austrian Mountain Rescue Service invited Peter Paal to give a lecture on the rescue
The German Mountain Rescue Service invited Peter Paal to speak about hypothermia—accidental hypothermia—and the treatment of hypothermic patients during mountain rescue and subsequent hospital care.
Founded in 1983, the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) is the world’s leading organization devoted to wilderness medical challenges. Wilderness medicine topics include expedition and disaster