
Following the pisteurs who carry out emergency rescues in one of the world's biggest ski resorts, Val Thorens, as well as the daily drama in the medical centres and local hospitals.

Following the Ski Patrol, helicopter rescue and medical teams over two days, when a contrast in weather conditions brings a range of different emergencies; two young skiers, a man who's cut open his face and a woman who is air lifted to hospital.

The high-octane casualties include a netball umpire who is told some heart-breaking news, an elderly Canadian stabs his face on a ski pole and a young man completely shatters his arm hurtling down the slopes.

Following the Ski Patrol, helicopter rescue and medical teams as they deal with the range of emergencies that inevitably occur in such a high-octane zone, including a teenager who has concussion and a man who breaks his spine.

Patients include Terri from Crewe, who ends up with more than 20 stitches in her shoulder, and Igor the Russian businessman, who refuses all medical assistance.