‘The costs could rise’: Austria manslaughter ruling could alter climbing in Europe Amateur climber’s conviction over girlfriend’s death could put people off activity, say experts The Guardian - UK · Feb 20
How a couple’s mountain climb ended with a young woman dead and her boyfriend guilty of manslaughter An amateur mountaineer was found without protective gear, frozen to death near the summit of Grossglockner in Austria. Her partner was blamed for leaving her behind, James C Reynolds reports The Independent UK · Feb 20
Climber convicted of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s highest peak to seek help Thomas P given five-month suspended prison sentence and €9,400 fine over death of Kerstin G by gross negligence The Guardian - UK · Feb 20
Austrian mountaineer ‘endlessly sorry’ for girlfriend’s death but denies criminal wrongdoing Thomas P gives evidence on first day of trial in case that could shape standards for mountain sports The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Climber faces manslaughter charge after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s tallest peak Kerstin G froze to death on Großglockner when Thomas P descended mountain to fetch help The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Guilty or not? Austrian man on trial for leaving as girlfriend freezes to death on mountain A German climber has gone on trial in Austria accused of leaving his girlfriend to die on the country’s highest mountain. The 33-year-old woman, identified as Kerstin G, froze to death during a winter ascent of the 3,798m Grossglockner in January 2025, the BBC reported. The Times of India · Feb 18