Alpine Ethics Become Law: Austrian Court Rules Climber Liable in Partner’s Death on Grossglockner The mountain community follows an unspoken code: when you invite a novice into the high alpine, you take responsibility for their survival. A landmark ruling at the Innsbruck Regional Court against Thomas Plamberger has brought the full force of the law to bear on a long-standing alpine code. Related: Exposure Death of 33-Year-Old Alpinist on Austria’s Grossglockner Sparks Police Investigation […] Climbing Jacqui Davis | March 28, 2026 0 Comments