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2026-04-04

2 American Backcountry Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Stubai Alps, Austria, Leaving 1 Seriously Injured








Two American backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche on Friday, April 3, in the northern Stubai Alps near Neustift im Stubaital, Austria, leaving one seriously injured.

According to a press release from Tyrol Police, the pair had set out from the Franz Senn Hut with the objective of summiting the Hintere Wilde Turm, a prominent peak in the Stubai Alps. During their ascent via the Höllenbachferner glacier, they chose to climb a steep, southeast-facing gully toward the summit ridge.



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After reaching the ridge, the two removed their skis and continued on foot. At approximately 1:30 p.m., a slab avalanche was triggered by the higher skier. The slide swept both skiers down an east-facing couloir for around 200 meters (650 feet). One of the men was partially buried up to his shoulders but managed to free himself. His companion was buried more deeply, with only one arm visible.

The partially buried skier quickly located and dug out his partner, who remained conscious but had sustained a serious shoulder injury. A third alpinist in the area witnessed the avalanche and alerted emergency services.

Rescue teams responded by air, with the injured skier transported by the “Alpin 2” emergency helicopter to Innsbruck University Hospital. The second skier was evacuated unharmed by a police helicopter and flown back to the Franz Senn Hut.

Authorities described the avalanche as a medium-sized slab, approximately 200 meters (650 feet) long and 15–20 meters (50-65 feet) wide at its crown, with a fracture depth of around 45–50 centimeters (18-20 inches). The slope angle in the gully was estimated at 40–45 degrees — a range at which avalanches can easily release.

Avalanche danger in the region on April 3 was elevated, with spring conditions typically bringing increased instability as temperatures rise throughout the day. South- and east-facing slopes — like the one involved in this incident — are particularly vulnerable in the afternoon due to solar warming, which can weaken snow layers and increase the likelihood of slab releases.

The Stubai Alps, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol, are a popular destination for ski touring thanks to their extensive glaciated terrain and high alpine peaks. The Franz Senn Hut serves as a key base for multi-day tours in the region, offering access to classic objectives like the Hintere Wilde Turm. However, the area’s steep glaciated slopes and complex terrain also make it particularly susceptible to avalanche activity, especially during periods of warming or unstable snowpack.

Backcountry travelers are generally advised to start early, avoid steep terrain during the warmest parts of the day, and carefully assess slope angles and snowpack stability. Slopes between 30 and 45 degrees remain the most avalanche-prone, especially when recent snowfall, wind loading, or temperature fluctuations are factors.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with a report to be submitted to the Innsbruck Public Prosecutor’s Office.

No further information about the identity of the American citizens has been released.

The Austrian avalanche service warns that “main danger areas for dry snow slab avalanches are currently found on west, northwest and northeast-facing slopes between about 2,200-2,800 meters (7,200-9,200 feet),” while warming temperatures are expected to increase instability. “During the coming days it will be steadily warmer. There is then increasingly a spring situation with a daytime course of avalanche danger,” the association warned.



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