Alpine Rescue - Episode 1 - Angels of Mont Blanc
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A hair-raising 6 part adventure series set in the alpine resort of Chamonix, located at the heart of the French Alps. Following the Mountain Rescue Team (PGHM) as they rescue climbers and skiers from the Mount Blanc Region above the town. The area is the climbing mecca of the world and its rescue team the busiest and the most respected. The terrain is extreme and virtually every rescue involves helicopter winching, often from sheer cliffs and ice faces. Filmed during the peak climbing season in summer, the team risk their lives to save others in this beautiful but dangerous environment. A must watch for anyone interested in the tallest mountains in Europe or understanding the work performed by the world's premier mountain rescue service. This 2001 documentary was produced by Pioneer Productions for Channel 5. Pioneer Productions has strong links with the rescue team and is experienced at filming under extreme conditions. The specialist trauma unit at the Chamonix hospital, which is constantly under threat of closure, deals with anything from broken necks and backs to hypothermia and frostbite.
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Nice vid well done there's another MUST video "MONVISO IN NEBBIA"
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All these people, machines, resources, time etc... spent so a few snobs can practise their hobby... pffff... hope they get sent a big fat bill...
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At 3.03 the image of Grandes Jorasses is mirrored! Tsss...
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This show is nice but pretty old. At least 15 years old. The equipments going from clothes, medical ustensils, helicopters now are all much more developed and efficient.
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Thankful to the rescuers. Truly they're heroes!
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western europe's highest mountain?? really?? not entirely sure thats correct like but never mind...
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I'm going to Chamonix in two months. Is the Mountain Rescue still free of charge in Summer? Or do you require Alpine insurance?
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This is an awesome video :D Im definatly subbing, i will try to visit your channel regularly from now on :D if you can do visit my channel! That would be awesome!! :D Until next time and keep up the great videos! Peace
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I have never climbed a mountain and I never will!
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Yeah . . . I think I'll stick with my career as a real estate appraiser! These guys are studs!
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unglaublich
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1500 calls in a season, geez. Does anybody make it up and down without calling a helicopter?
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9:43 I'd leave him in that rotor wash all the way back to base, just to make a bold statement.
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that's a hell of a fkn ride for the patient
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That's cool. The surgeon is rocking a suunto.
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Funny, in the part with Justin, I can see a pink sling where they put their karabiners in (e.g. 7:44). I removed it from that exact spot in the mountain in 2004 because of the bad state. I still have it at home....
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how old is this documentary, exactly? I'd say 10 or 12 years probably.
The alouettes have been decommissioned a long time ago, replaced by EC145s.
Long live the PGHM!
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