Climber accused of leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain goes on trial
- Posted on February 19, 2026
- By CNN
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Climber accused of leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain goes on trial

A man accused of leaving his girlfriend to freeze to death on Austria’s tallest mountain is set to go on trial on Thursday, in a case that could have major implications for mountain climbers and how liable they are for the safety of companions.