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Austrian climber to appeal sentence after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

The Independent 24 Feb 2026
Kerstin G died of hypothermia after being left alone on Austria’s highest peak .
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Drones used in search for missing Ben Nevis climber

BBC News 24 Feb 2026
Concerns were raised for Brian McGillicuddy, 64, after he failed to return from a planned trip on Thursday. .
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My dream is to never give up: Young Dubai climber on scaling the highest peaks

The National 24 Feb 2026
Starting mountaineering at age seven, he climbed ....
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Missing 74-year-old climber found dead at Mount Velouchi

Ekathimerini 23 Feb 2026
A 74-year-old mountain climber reported missing on Saturday afternoon in southern mainland Greece was found dead on ...
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'Lucky to be alive': Five injured climbers, one needing CPR, in 5hr Mt Taranaki rescue

NewstalkZB 23 Feb 2026
Five people were injured during a hike up Mt Taranaki on Sunday, with three in a serious condition. Photo / Brett Phibbs ...The weather improved for a period long enough for us to get helicopters into the area and rescue the climbers,” Bentley said ... .
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Climber convicted of leaving girlfriend to freeze to death atop Austria’s highest peak: ‘Endlessly sorry’

New York Post 21 Feb 2026
The experienced climber who left his girlfriend to freeze to death at the top of Austria’s highest peak was convicted of gross negligent manslaughter — but will not immediately be going to prison.
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Personal journey: Legendary climber Chris Kopczynski talks climbing, friendship

The Spokesman-Review 21 Feb 2026
Roskelley’s son, Jess, also became one of the world’s top climbers and was for a time the youngest American to summit Everest. Jess died in an avalanche in Canada in 2019, and a foundation in his name now gives grants to climbers.
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Climber Convicted of Manslaughter After Abandoning (2nd) Girlfriend on Mountain Peak

Jezebel 21 Feb 2026
Imagine for a moment that you and your romantic partner, both passionate mountain climbers, are attempting an ascent of the highest mountain in the Alps, Austria’s mighty Großglockner (Glockner) ... That Austrian climber has been found guilty.
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Climber convicted over girlfriend’s death near Austria’s highest peak

The Independent 20 Feb 2026
The 37-year-old pleaded not guilty after his girlfriend froze to death .
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