Austrian Mountaineer Faces Trial Over Fatal Winter Climb on Grossglockner
Tragedy on Austria’s Highest Peak
A high-profile trial unfolding in Innsbruck has captured attention across Austria and beyond, centering on a fatal winter ascent of the country’s tallest mountain. At the heart of the proceedings is 39-year-old climber Thomas Plamberger, who stands accused of gross negligent manslaughter following the death of his partner, 33-year-old Kerstin Gurtner.
