Krahbergzinken, Styria, Austria – On Saturday, December 31, 2016 a solo ski tourer was killed in an avalanche on the Krahbergzinken near Schladming in Styria, Austria.
The 42-year-old left the Planai and toured to the summit of the Krahbergzinken. Lawine-Steiermark.at notes that the avalanche occurred on a north facing slope. The slide broke 20 meters wide and was likely triggered on the second turn on the 45 degree slope. He was caught in the slide and dragged 200 meters over steep and rocky terrain. Another ski tourer in the area notified authorities who responded to the accident site via helicopter. The man did not survive.
According to Steiermark.orf.at the man was wearing an avalanche backpack. Pictures of the avalanche and discussion about the snowpack can be found on Lawine-Steiermark.at. The avalanche report for 31 December 2016 can be found here.
Krahbergzinken is a peak near Schladming, Styria, Austria. It’s elevation is 5,727 ft / 1,746 m (Peakery.com).
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