Left on the mountain: the death of Kerstin Gurtner

In January 2025, Kerstin Gurtner and her boyfriend Thomas Plamberger attempted a dangerous winter ascent of Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner. What began as an ambitious climb quickly turned into a nightmare, with missed warnings, delayed emergency calls, and decisions that would later be examined in court. This video looks at the tragic death of Kerstin Gurtner, the allegations of gross negligence against Thomas, the controversial trial, and the many unanswered questions that still surround her final climb. What do you think happened on that mountain — tragic misjudgement, negligence, or something more?