Austria: What Lessons Can Be Learned from the Großglockner Trial
Following a court ruling where an alpinist was sentenced for negligence leading to a fatality, there is ongoing debate in Austria regarding accountability in mountaineering.
Who pays the bill for irresponsibility in nature?
An Austrian climber, Thomas P., is facing legal scrutiny for the death of his girlfriend, Kerstin G., from hypothermia while climbing Grossglockner, raising questions about responsibility in outdoor activities.
After abandoning his partner at the summit of the highest mountain in Austria, a climber sentenced to suspended prison for "involuntary homicide"
A climber was sentenced to five months suspended prison for the involuntary homicide of his partner, who died from hypothermia after he abandoned her at the summit of Grossglockner.
Shocking discovery in the mountains: Man left his girlfriend to freeze to death
An Austrian man has been sentenced after leaving his girlfriend to freeze in the mountains, leading to her death from hypothermia.
Sentenced to five months in prison a mountaineer whose girlfriend died meters from an alpine summit: "She was inexperienced and he abandoned her to save himself"
An Austrian mountaineer was sentenced to five months in prison for negligent homicide after abandoning his girlfriend, who died from hypothermia while attempting to climb Grossglockner.
They went to the summit together, only one returned. Austria debates the tragic death of a climber on Großglockner
The tragic death of a climber on Austria's Großglockner mountain raises questions about accountability and decision-making in treacherous climbing conditions.
Catastrophe at the Grossglockner: Packing gummy bears and then off – it is inexplicable
A tragic incident occurred on Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner, where a climber perished due to poor decisions during an attempted ascent.
Climber who left girlfriend to die frozen on mountain is sentenced in Austria
A climber in Austria has been sentenced for negligent homicide after his girlfriend died of hypothermia during a failed ascent of Grossglockner.
Climber sentenced to prison in Austria for leaving girlfriend to die on mountain
A climber in Austria has been sentenced to five months in prison for the negligent homicide of his girlfriend, whom he left to seek help during an ascent.
He left his partner to freeze in the Alps, received a suspended sentence. A tragic ascent was captured by a webcam
A man was sentenced for gross negligence after leaving his partner to freeze during a climbing expedition in the Alps, leading to her death.
Left his girlfriend to freeze under Austria's highest mountain, received a five-month suspended sentence
A man was sentenced to five months probation after abandoning his girlfriend, who subsequently died from exposure, near the peak of Austria's highest mountain.
An Austrian climber convicted for the death of his partner, whom he abandoned during a climb: five months in prison and a €9,600 fine
An Austrian climber was convicted of manslaughter for abandoning his partner during an ascent on Austria's highest mountain, resulting in her hypothermia death.
Climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
An Austrian climber has been convicted of gross negligent manslaughter following the death of his girlfriend from hypothermia during a climb on Grossglockner mountain.
The court punished the climber who left his partner to freeze on Grossglockner
A climber has been penalized by the Czech court for negligence that resulted in the death of his partner during an expedition on Grossglockner.
Climber convicted of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s highest peak to get help
An amateur climber was convicted of manslaughter for leaving his girlfriend to seek help, resulting in her death on Austria's Grossglockner peak.
Austrian climber convicted after girlfriend froze to death
A seasoned Austrian climber has been sentenced for gross negligence leading to the death of his girlfriend, who froze during a mountain ascent.
Mountaineer found guilty in girlfriend's death on mountain in Austria
A 37-year-old mountaineer has been found guilty of negligent homicide after his girlfriend died of hypothermia while they were climbing Austria's highest mountain.
Climber who left girlfriend to die frozen is convicted in Austria
A climber has been convicted in Austria for the negligent death of his girlfriend, who died of hypothermia after he left her behind during an ascent.
Mountaineer found guilty in girlfriend's death on mountain in Austria
A 37-year-old mountaineer was convicted of negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died from hypothermia while attempting to climb Austria's highest mountain.
Mountaineer found guilty in girlfriend's death on mountain in Austria
A mountain climber has been found guilty of manslaughter by a court in Austria after his girlfriend died of hypothermia while they attempted to summit a peak.
Death on the mountain: Justice questioned the account of the man accused of abandoning his girlfriend
Thomas Plamberger is on trial for culpable homicide after his girlfriend died from freezing during a mountaineering trip in Austria, with inconsistencies in his testimony raising doubts about his account of events.
Partner Left to Freeze Under Grossglockner, Now Stands Before Court
A man is facing trial for allegedly leaving his partner to freeze while they were in the Grossglockner region.
Grossglockner Trial: She said herself, 'Go now!'
The trial in Austria has begun for the 37-year-old accused of leaving his freezing girlfriend behind on Grossglockner, where he disputes the prosecution's account of the deadly night.
Climber who 'left partner to freeze to death on mountain' reveals her last words
A climber faces trial for allegedly abandoning his girlfriend to die on a mountain during extreme weather conditions.
Climber charged with manslaughter after leaving girlfriend on mountain top
A man is facing charges of negligent manslaughter for allegedly abandoning his girlfriend on the summit of Austria's highest mountain, resulting in her death from hypothermia.
Climber who left girlfriend to die on Austrian mountain goes to trial and sparks controversial debate
A trial is set to begin for a man accused of gross negligence after his girlfriend died of hypothermia during a failed climb on Austria's highest mountain, raising ethical questions in the mountaineering community.
He took his girlfriend to climb the highest mountain in Austria and will now face trial for her death
A man faces trial for homicide and serious negligence after his girlfriend died while climbing Austria's Grossglockner.
In the dock: climber who left his partner to die on the highest mountain in Austria
A climber is facing trial for involuntary manslaughter after his partner died from hypothermia on Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain.
Climber who left girlfriend to die on Austrian mountain goes to trial and sparks controversial debate
A climber is on trial in Austria for allegedly leaving his girlfriend to die of hypothermia during a failed ascent of Grossglockner, igniting a debate within the mountaineering community.
Climber seen descending mountain after 'leaving girlfriend to die at 12,500ft'
A climber is on trial for allegedly abandoning his girlfriend to die on Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain, during a winter ascent.
Alpinist facing murder charge due to severe negligence after leaving girlfriend stranded on Austria's highest mountain
An alpine climber is facing murder charges in Austria for severe negligence that led to his girlfriend freezing to death on Grossglockner.
Exhausted and Frozen: Did a Man Lead His Girlfriend to Death on the Großglockner?
A man is on trial in Germany for allegedly leaving his girlfriend to die of exposure while they were climbing the Großglockner, Austria's highest peak.