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A 37-year-old man was found guilty of grossly negligent manslaughter for leaving his inexperienced girlfriend on Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner, where she later froze to death. The Innsbruck Regional Court sentenced him to a suspended five-month prison term and a €9,600 fine, noting factors like his clean record and the loss of a relative; the verdict can be appealed.
An experienced Austrian climber, Thomas Plamberger, is facing negligent manslaughter charges after his girlfriend Kerstin Gurtner froze to death on Austria's Grossglockner. Prosecutors allege nine planning and equipment mistakes and a delayed call for help; Plamberger reportedly left her near the summit, returning hours later to find her dead. He denies wrongdoing; a conviction could carry up to three years in prison as the trial begins.
A climber identified by Austrian media as Thomas P goes on trial in Innsbruck for allegedly abandoning his exhausted girlfriend during a winter ascent of Austria's highest peak, the Grossglockner, resulting in her death from hypothermia; prosecutors argue he was the experienced guide who should have turned back or called for help, while his defense says they were prepared; a guilty verdict could reshape liability standards for climbers, with potential prison time up to three years.
Cairn is a thoughtful climbing-survival game from The Game Bakers that blends precise limb control, stamina/food/water management, and a lore-driven ascent of Kami. The PC version shines, but the Steam Deck port is verified yet prone to noticeable frame drops when the mountain is shown broadly, often dipping below 30 FPS. Lowering the resolution and using SteamOS’ FSR helps stabilize performance, though battery drain increases. Despite Deck hiccups, the core climb remains engaging, aided by accessible options (auto-save, fall rewind, etc.) and a save system that rewards careful planning.
Cairn, The Game Bakers’ new climbing sim, puts a female climber and a robo buddy on a mysterious mountain with inventory management and pitons guiding your ascent; the game is on Steam, with a demo praised for its demanding wall-as-boss pacing, signaling a stylistic shift from Haven and Furi.
Cairn is a tense climbing-survival game that follows elite climber Aava as she attempts the never-before-climbed Mount Kami. Players must manage ropework, pitons, water, food, and injuries while reading the mountain and confronting the pull of obsession. The experience blends peril with awe, offering assist options to ease the challenge, and culminates in a powerful ending that lingers emotionally.
American climber Alex Honnold free-soloed Taipei 101, a 508-meter tower, using small ledges and ornamental protrusions with no ropes, in a Netflix livestream that was delayed 24 hours due to rain; crowds cheered as he paused mid-climb, and he spoke about inspiring others to pursue their goals while acknowledging the risks and the ethical questions around broadcasting such a high-risk feat.
Alex Honnold completed a free-solo ascent of Taipei 101 in Netflix’s live special Skyscraper Live, reaching the summit in about 1 hour 35 minutes amid wind and audio hiccups; the event featured extensive safety planning and a last-minute weather delay, with his wife waiting at the top as fans watched on.
The author climbs Mount Fuji and finds that the best udon noodles are served at a mountain hut halfway up, where the devotion and tradition of the staff leave a lasting impression, overshadowing the summit's commercial offerings.
Five German climbers, including a 17-year-old girl, died in an avalanche in the Italian Alps near South Tyrol while attempting to summit Cima Vertana, with rescue efforts ongoing for two others who fell about 200 meters. The avalanche occurred at around 3,500 meters altitude, possibly triggered by wind or recent snow accumulation, highlighting the persistent danger of avalanches in the region.
Alaskan climber Balin Miller, 23, died after falling from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park while solo climbing, with details suggesting he likely rappelled off his rope. Miller was an accomplished alpinist known for significant climbs like Mount McKinley's Slovak Direct. His death is the third at Yosemite this year, prompting an investigation by park authorities.
American climber Balin Miller, 23, died while attempting to summit El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, known for its challenging climbs, highlighting the risks associated with the sport. Miller was a well-loved figure in the climbing community, known for his adventurous spirit and social media presence, and his death marks a tragic loss for those who knew him.
Balin Miller, a talented young climber from Alaska, died in a fall while soloing on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Known for his impressive climbs and adventurous spirit, his death marks the third in the park this summer, prompting an investigation. Miller was celebrated for his achievements and love for climbing, inspiring many in the community.
A man was rescued by helicopter after being trapped behind a waterfall in California for two days, having been pushed off his climbing lines by the force of the water. He was found alive and responsive, treated for minor injuries and dehydration, and reunited with his family.
The semi-finals of the IFSC Climbing World Cup Innsbruck 2025 saw Janja Garnbret and Suzuki Neo dominate in their respective categories, securing their spots in the finals along with other top climbers, with the event set to conclude with the finals tomorrow.