Two mountain rescue organizations-one in Washington, the other in Tyrol-are linked by a surprising connection. Take a journey from America to Austria and back again as a historian considers the origins and meaning of their work.
Two mountain rescue organizations—one near Seattle, Washington, the other in Tyrol, Austria—are linked by a surprising connection. In this documentary essay, take a journey with historian Mark Weiner from America to Austria and back again as he considers the origins and meaning of their work. Both groups have grown from a strong sense of place ... because before you can save a stranger, you first must love your home.