The Horn

Air Zermatt’s teamwork is tested when a skier falls into the darkness of a 30m glacial crevasse. The team must pull him out from the depths before the ice shifts and encases him in a frozen tomb.

The Matterhorn and surrounding mountains can be treacherous, but for rescue service Air Zermatt it's home. As rescue veterans, the team have learned to put their emotions aside to get the job done.

During a rescue, lead pilot Sam senses something wrong with the helicopter and must decide whether or not to land. Then, a life­-or-death situation in the Air Zermatt hangar tests the skill of medics.

During the peak winter season, adrenaline seekers from around the world descend upon the Swiss Valais Alps, creating a relentless cycle for Air Zermatt’s crews who field up to 25 rescues a day.

Air Zermatt has revolutionised mountain rescue. Technology has come a long way since the original Lama helicopter, and Air Zermatt has been at the forefront of making rescues safer and more efficient.

The only thing powerful enough to bring the Air Zermatt team to their knees is the weather. When a major storm shuts operations down, an isolated hiker must find his own way out of a dire situation.