Air Zermatt helmet for the "Rookies of the Year"
Jan Oriane and Gian Roehrich, two outstanding young talents in Valais skiing, have been recognised by Air Zermatt for their significant progress in the 2023/24 ski season. The two young athletes received specially designed helmets in the colours of Air Zermatt and can now wear the title ‘Rookie of the Year’ for the next twelve months.
In close partnership with Ski Valais, Air Zermatt is actively involved in promoting young skiing talent from Valais. As part of this collaboration, Jan Oriane and Gian Roehrich had the opportunity to visit the Air Zermatt base in Zermatt. There they gained an insight into the day-to-day work of a helicopter rescue company and were able to get to know the team behind the rescue missions.
First aid on the edge of the piste: knowledge that can save lives
The Air Zermatt rescue crew carried out practical first aid training with the young skiers. As part of the ‘First aid on the piste’ workshop, the athletes learnt life-saving emergency measures and were able to practise chest compressions on a rescue dummy under supervision. This knowledge helps them to react quickly and correctly in an emergency.
In the coming ski season, Jan Oriane from the Dents du Midi - Portes du Soleil ski team and Gian Roehrich from the Verbier St-Bernard ski team will proudly wear the blue Air Zermatt helmet labelled ‘Rookie of the Year’. This award not only recognises their successes to date, but also their potential as up-and-coming talents in Valais skiing.
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