The Latest Breaking News from Thomas Plamberger

What Are 'Alpine Divorces'? Women Are Allegedly Being Abandoned By Partners During Hikes — Some With Deadly Consequences

The 'alpine divorce' trend sees women allegedly abandoned by partners during hikes, with some cases reportedly ending in death.

International Business Times UK · May 28

‘It’s like ghosting but in real life’: ‘Alpine divorce’ is the dating red flag that could leave you stranded on a mountain

IN FOCUS: As the term ‘alpine divorce’ goes viral online, Ellie Muir explores why women are suddenly coming forward to tell stories about being abandoned on remote hikes

The Independent UK · Mar 18

‘He didn’t believe me’: Woman walks home after fight with her boyfriend. Then a truck squeals to a stop beside her

A woman decided she was going to walk home after getting into a huge fight with her boyfriend. Then, she noticed his truck screeching behind her, which commenters said was a sign that she’s in a healthy relationship.

The Mary Sue · Mar 12

Austrian Mountain Tragedy: Woman Identified After Chilling Webcam Shows Boyfriend Allegedly Leaving Her to Freeze

Kerstin Gurtner is identified as prosecutors detail new evidence in the Austrian mountain death case involving her experienced climber boyfriend.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Mountaineer Charged After Allegedly Abandoning Girlfriend Kerstin Gurtner, 33, to Die on Alpine Climb

Mountaineer Thomas Plamberger has been charged over the death of girlfriend Kerstin Gurtner, 33, who froze on Austria's highest peak.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Who Was Kerstin Gurtner? Austrian 'Mountain Person' Left to Die in -20C by Mountaineer Boyfriend

Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died of hypothermia on Austria's highest peak after boyfriend Thomas Plamberger allegedly abandoned her near the summit. He now faces negligent homicide charges in 2026.

International Business Times UK · Dec 7, 2025

Woman Abandoned By Boyfriend To Fatally Freeze On Austria’s Highest Peak Finally Identified By Officials

The boyfriend is facing negligent homicide charges for the passing of his girlfriend, 33-year-old Kerstin Gurtner.

Bored Panda · Dec 6, 2025

Tributes to ‘wonderful’ female climber, 33, left to ‘freeze to death’ on mountain by her boyfriend

Prosecutors say novice climber Kerstin Gurtner died after being abandoned by her partner for hours in brutal conditions

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2025