"The 12,460-foot Grossglockner demands significant physical effort and proper preparation. The pair ascended the Stüdlgrat route, rated III+ (fairly difficult) on the UIAA scale. With roughly 6,100 feet of vertical ascent, including glacial crossings and sections of sustained steep rock climbing, the route is typically completed over two days by experienced climbers with certified mountain guides. Using evidence from forensics, phones, smartwatches, photos, videos, and an assessment by a technical alpine expert, prosecutors accuse the boyfriend of negligent errors."
"The woman was wearing a splitboard and soft boots-both against standard mountaineering recommendations-and the pair lacked essential emergency equipment. When she could no longer continue, she was left exposed to winds up to 46 mph and temperatures as low as 17°F. The boyfriend failed to protect her from the harsh environmental conditions and did not deploy her bivouac bag or aluminum rescue blanket for warmth. Prosecutors argue that, as the more experienced climber, the boyfriend was responsible for these decisions."
A 36-year-old Austrian man faces manslaughter by gross negligence for leaving his 33-year-old girlfriend 165 feet from the Grossglockner summit at dusk on January 18, 2025. The novice climber became unable to continue and was left unprotected, exhausted, hypothermic, and disoriented. The pair climbed the Stüdlgrat route, a demanding III+ UIAA route involving glacial crossings and steep rock, typically done over two days. Evidence from forensics, phones, smartwatches, photos, videos, and an alpine expert cites late start, improper gear, lack of emergency equipment, and failure to deploy warmth provisions as negligent errors by the more experienced partner.
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