"A 57-year-old Austrian woman died on Friday on the Schneebiger Nock after a cornice collapsed and sent her plummeting down near-vertical, rocky terrain."
"A search was launched Saturday after she failed to appear at work, but the effort had to be suspended due to deteriorating weather."
"The missing ski tourer was found dead around midday on Sunday above Rein in Taufers, discovered at roughly 8,500 feet using an avalanche transceiver."
"The Schneebiger Nock is a popular but challenging ski touring destination, with significant avalanche risk in winter and a history of deadly incidents."
A 57-year-old Austrian woman died on Schneebiger Nock after a cornice collapsed, causing her to fall down rocky terrain. She was skiing alone and had not reported her itinerary, leading to a delayed search when she failed to show up for work. The search began Saturday and resumed Sunday after weather conditions improved. She was found dead at approximately 8,500 feet using an avalanche transceiver. The Schneebiger Nock is known for its challenging ski tours and significant avalanche risks, with a history of deadly incidents.
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