More than a year after the death of 33-year-old climber Kirstin G. on the summit of Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain, the case has returned to the spotlight with the trial of her partner, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter. The tragedy occurred on January 19, 2025, when Kirstin succumbed to hypothermia just a few meters below the cross marking the peak at 3,798 meters. Reports indicate that the incident has sparked intense discussions not only in Austria but also within international climbing communities about the critical question of where personal crisis and risk-taking in mountain environments end, and criminal responsibility begins. The Innsbruck public prosecutor's office claims that the accused, identified by Austrian media as Thomas P., had a leading role in the climb. Unlike his partner, he was said to have substantial alpine experience, which raises questions about his judgment and responsibilities in light of her tragic death.