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2026-02-16

2 Snowboarders Killed in Avalanche on Stubai Glacier, Austria




Two 37-year-old Austrian snowboarders were killed by an avalanche on Sunday, February 15, in the freeride area of the Stubai Glacier in Tyrol, Austria. The tragedy unfolded near Neustift in the Stubai Valley, where a large-scale search operation was launched Sunday evening after the two men failed to return from a planned snowboard tour.

Shortly before 6 p.m., a woman contacted police when the two snowboarders did not return as agreed. At around 7 p.m., authorities located the vehicle of one of the men in the parking lot of the Stubai Glacier cable car station. An initial search of the valley station area and surrounding terrain yielded no results. At approximately 7:30 p.m., officials initiated a large-scale search operation.



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The search involved a significant emergency response, including Neustift Mountain Rescue, Tyrol Mountain Rescue dog handlers, Neustift Volunteer Fire Brigade, multiple drone teams, a police helicopter, and alpine police units. A mobile phone signal analysis narrowed the search area to terrain between the Dresdner Hut and the Gamsgarten valley station. Drone imagery later revealed an avalanche in the freeride area known as “Mutterbergalm” at an elevation of approximately 2,115 meters (6,940 feet). Investigators identified two sets of tracks leading into the slide path, strongly indicating the missing snowboarders had been caught. According to the police report, the avalanche had a vertical drop of roughly 300 meters (about 1,000 feet).

At around 9:30 p.m., mountain rescue teams detected two avalanche transceiver signals in the debris field. Both snowboarders were located and recovered shortly afterward. Despite the rapid response, the emergency doctor at the scene could only confirm that both men had died.

The Stubai Glacier is a popular year-round ski destination and includes marked freeride terrain beyond groomed runs. Like much of the Alps this winter, the region has experienced unstable snow conditions following recent snowfall and wind loading.

Authorities continue to urge caution in backcountry and freeride terrain, emphasizing the importance of avalanche awareness, proper equipment, and conservative decision-making.

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