Climbing and Hiking: 'The Era of Hero Worship is Over'
Constanze Hampp, the new director of the Alpine Museum in Munich, discusses the evolving appeal of the mountains and how climate change is being represented in exhibitions.
‘The costs could rise’: Austria conviction could impact climbing across Europe
An Austrian court has convicted a climber of manslaughter for failing to save his girlfriend on an Alpine peak, potentially setting a precedent for climbing liability across Europe.
Mountain Accident: The Fine Line Between Negligence and Bad Luck
A year after the death of a 33-year-old woman from hypothermia on Austria's highest peak, her boyfriend is facing trial in Innsbruck for alleged serious mistakes.
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.
Fatal accident in the Allgäu Alps: 22-year-old falls while ice climbing
A 22-year-old man from Oberallgäu died while ice climbing in the Allgäu Alps after falling during his solo climb.