Fogchaos in Hochötz: Ski driver crashes 15 meters and seriously injures!

Fogchaos in Hochötz: Ski driver crashes 15 meters and seriously injures!

Skigebiet Hochötz, Österreich - On March 26, 2025, a serious skiing accident occurred in the Hochötz ski area. A 61-year-old German who was traveling with her son got into dense fog conditions and lost the orientation. This reports 5min.at . The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. when the two drove with the Mohrenkopfbahn to depart on the blue -marked slopes No. 3 in the direction of the mountain station of the Acherkogelbahn.

After the son could no longer find his mother, he alerted the mountain railways and the slopes. The search started immediately, and a trace was discovered around 3 p.m. Unfortunately, the woman drove outside the rim and crashed about 15 meters into a steep terrain. The salvage was extremely difficult due to the adverse weather conditions, and the emergency doctor could not reach the accident site by helicopter. Instead, he was transported to a woman with a Skidoo.

recovery and medical care

The seriously injured woman was finally recovered by the slopes and brought to the next suitable landing point. During an emergency helicopter transport, she was flown to the hospital in Zams with serious injuries. This illustrates how quickly a carefree ski slope can become a danger, especially under poor visibility.

The tragedy in the Hochötz is not the only ski accident that has recently been recorded in Tyrol. According to All-in.de Two further accidents occurred in Tyrol. In one case, a 41-year-old German lost control in the Isskogel ski area and crashed into the forest about ten meters after walking outside the edge of the slopes. Fortunately, she only contracted minor injuries and was transported to the Schwaz hospital with an emergency doctor helicopter.

A second accident Saw a 21-year-old German who drove down the blue slopes No. 6 in the Schlick 2000 ski area with her snowboard. She slipped and collided with another skier, although serious injuries could not be ruled out. These incidents show the dangers associated with skiing, especially in difficult slopes.

tendencies in ski accidents

All of these accidents join a worrying trend: According to the Ski Foundation, the number of injured skiers has increased in the 2023/2024 season, with an estimated 46,000 to 48,000 injured. Compared to the basic season 1979/80, this is a decline of 52 percent, but there is still an increase compared to the previous season. The risk of inpatient treatments remains stable at 1.73 per 1,000 skiers, whereby the risk of injuries caused by collisions, such as Foundation.ski analyzed.

With 57 percent of injured skiers who have to be treated inpatient, security on the slopes remains an important topic, especially in view of the increase in collisions that make up 21 percent of all skiing injuries. The awareness of the risks associated with skiing, especially in difficult weather conditions, should be of the highest priority for all winter sports enthusiasts.