Name: Faster Than The Grim Reaper
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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When a major storm shuts operations down, an isolated hiker must find his own way out of a dire situation.

The Horn

The Storm

Technology has come a long way since the original Lama helicopter, and Air Zermatt has revolutionized mountain rescues by making journeys safer and more efficient.

The Smallest Piece

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.

The Longest Day

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

Faster Than The Grim Reaper

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.

The Mountain

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

The Crevasse

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The airmen and paramedics of Air Zermatt, an alpine search and rescue team, work in perilous conditions to recover those in need of help while climbing Switzerland's Matterhorn mountain.

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