Behind the scenes – blog posts from Air Zermatt
Find out more about Air Zermatt, its employees and themes that affect the helicopter rescue company in the articles below.
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Glacier crevasse rescue -
when every minute counts
In the unfortunate event that a mountaineer or ski tourer falls into a crevasse, every minute counts. Effective coordination between dispatchers, task specialists, rescue crew and rescue specialists is vital.
Looking back on 40 years of René Lauber
René Lauber celebrated his 40th anniversary with Air Zermatt on February 8, 2024 and can also look back on a varied career. As Technical Director and member of the Executive Board, he has a lot to tell. We asked him how the company has shaped him over the years, what the big changes have been, how he has always mastered challenges and what advice he has for those who will follow in his footsteps.
Days like these
It’s 7 am at the heliport in Zermatt. The sun is already warming the peak of the Matterhorn, the base in Zermatt is bathed in silence and the crew’s kitchen is filled with the scent of coffee. For some it’s the end of shift, while others are just coming on duty.
Visiting my colleagues
in Switzerland
Marcel Frimmel is a pilot with Blackcomb Helicopters in Canada and recently paid a visit to Air Zermatt. Marcel, who is originally from the German state of Bavaria, shares his account of the occasion in a guest article. He was particularly impressed by the air rescue system in place in the Valais, which he believes is second to none.
