Winter Survival 2007 launched in Jeseniky Mountains

Professional soldiers, military police and mountain rescuers from the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Belgium have gathered in the Jeseniky Mountains for the 13th annual Winter Survival games organized by the Czech Defence Ministry. Winter Survival is an endurance competition simulating military patrol and rescue operations in unknown and difficult terrain. The four-day competition includes disciplines such as mountaineering, downhill and cross-country skiing, a night spent out in the open and a simulated rescue operation.