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Laura Dahlmeier talks about the dramatic fall while climbing
Laura Dahlmeier reflects on her mountaineering experiences and a dangerous fall on the Zugspitze in a ZDF documentary.
Laura Dahlmeier talks about the dramatic fall while climbing
Laura Dahlmeier, one of the most successful German biathletes, discovered a new passion for climbing and mountaineering after retiring from her career at the age of 25. In the ZDF documentary “Laura Dahlmeier and the intoxication of heights – her life after her biathlon career” she speaks openly about the challenges and dangers associated with her new hobby. A central point of the documentary is the tragic loss of her ex-boyfriend, Robert Johann Grasegger, who died in a mountain accident in January 2022. Grasegger died on January 6, 2022 in an avalanche accident in Argentina while he was climbing Fitz Roy in Patagonia with his then-girlfriend Anna Trutschnig.
The documentary not only addresses the risks of mountaineering, but also Dahlmeier's personal experiences. Her father, Andi Dahlmeier, the head of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen mountain rescue service, reports a frightening incident in which his daughter fell during a climbing tour on the Zugspitze. The fall occurred when a handle broke. Andi describes the incident as a big shock for the family. Laura herself reflects on this fall and emphasizes that she has become more sensitive to brittle rock. Her comments show that she has not only recognized the dangers, but also tries to learn lessons from these experiences and sees setbacks as important for her personal growth fr.de reported.
The loss of Robert Johann Grasegger
The death of Robert Johann Grasegger, who died in an avalanche accident on January 6, 2022, is also vividly discussed in the documentary. Grasegger, a trained carpenter who trained as a mountain guide, was known for his cautious and risk-conscious approach to mountaineering. In the accident, both he and Anna Trutschnig were caught in a wet snow avalanche. While Grasegger died tragically, Trutschnig was seriously injured and had to undergo lung surgery in hospital. The pair's companion looked after them and called the mountain rescue service after two hours, while Grasegger was unfortunately found dead the next morning tag24.de reported.