Tragedy on Grossglockner: Man Charged with Negligent Homicide After Girlfriend's Death in Extreme Alpine Conditions

Dec 11, 2025 10:54 am CST

An experienced climber faces grossly negligent homicide charges after allegedly abandoning his inexperienced girlfriend in extreme conditions on Austria's highest peak, leading to her death from hypothermia. The tragic incident, which occurred when temperatures plummeted to -17°F with 45 mph winds, has raised serious questions about climbing safety and responsibility in alpine environments.