The patrols prevent avalanches using dynamite and train their rescue dogs.

Rival universities have a downhill grudge match alongside the usual cases.

When the cable car breaks down, people are left dangling 165 feet up.

The teams deal with first-time and out-of-practice skiers on the slopes.

Injured patients quickly regret not getting insurance for their vacation.

The teams deal with the range of emergencies in Val Thorens' snowpark.

Skiers pay the price for white-knuckle thrills when speed brings danger.

The Ski Patrol and medics deal with a range of eye-watering emergencies.

The weather causes difficulties during a dangerous skiing competition.

Rescue teams deal with extreme accidents in the French Alps.