GERMAN ARMY MOUNTAIN GUIDES: Fighting between Crevasses and steep slopes | Part 2

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MOUNTAIN COMBAT SCHOOL: In the White Hell - Fighting between Crevasses and Steep Slopes | Part 2 The Bundeswehr mountain guides are among the best elite units in the mountains. Their training is extremely demanding and includes tough climbing tours, icy temperatures and extreme altitudes of up to 5000 meters. On the Blue Ice Glacier in the Berchtesgaden Alps, the soldiers have to prove their precise climbing skills and resilience. Any mistake here can be life-threatening. Their motto: “In any season, in any terrain”. Only the toughest soldiers manage to earn the coveted Army Mountain Guide badge. photo source: Bundeswehr, Johannes-Heyn 📺 Watch more documentaries https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-5sURDcN_Zl8hBqkvZ6uXFpP3t55HU9s 00:10 Introduction: Mastering Extreme Alpine Conditions Overview of the elite German Army Mountain Guides and the challenges they face in training. 01:52 Climbing Basics: The Start of Alpine Training at Blaueis The soldiers begin intensive alpine climbing training under demanding conditions. 03:50 Leadership and Responsibility in Dangerous Terrain Captain Baumert leads his team on a climbing tour, making critical safety decisions along the way. 14:18 A Life-Threatening Fall: Staying Calm Under Pressure A soldier falls during a climb, putting his life at risk and testing the team’s emergency response. 24:30 From Rock to Ice: Preparing for Chamonix Training The course participants head to the Ötztal Alps to begin ice and snow training for the next challenge. 29:12 Crevasse Climbing and Self-Rescue in Chamonix Soldiers must master ice climbing and rescue techniques in high-altitude, glacial conditions. 42:29 Crevasse Rescue Test: Beating the Clock and Exhaustion Soldiers face an intense timed exam to prove they can rescue themselves and others from a glacier crevasse. 🔔 Subscribe to our full documentary channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBAeFXaLV1ZqKqc-Uf3pKaA?sub_confirmation=1