Drama in the Montafon: Lawine's two tourers!

Drama in the Montafon: Lawine's two tourers!

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a heavy avalanche exit occurred in the Montafon, in which two members of a four -member ski tour group were spilled. The group of three men and one woman, all experienced and native, had risen from the Vermuntstausee via the Kromertal towards Lobturm (2,867 meters). After hearing setting noise in the snow cover when descending, they decided to turn around. But as soon as they had taken three steps, a snowboard loosened that both tourers were traveling. The two other group members who were not buried immediately made an emergency call and started excavation.

One of the spilled people was able to uncover their heads independently, while the other was at a depth of 80 centimeters below the snow surface. It took about 15 minutes for the excavation to be excavated. Resuration measures were carried out until the emergency helicopter arrived. Fortunately, the man was successfully revived and was flown to the Feldkirch State Hospital with the helicopter. His condition is stable, but the output remains uncertain. The other tourers with a little torn suffered a slight hypothermic during the incident. The mountain rescue parties was engaged throughout the mission.

geography and safety aspects

The incident took place in the Vorarlberg region, an area known for its challenging ski tours and high avalanche dangers. Every year, avalanches are a serious threat to winter athletes and alpinists. A well -founded understanding of the dangers and preventive measures are necessary to avoid accidents. Essential risk factors for avalanches are weather conditions, snow quality and terrain forms that must be taken into account in such activities.

strategies for avalanche prevention are crucial. This includes careful risk assessment, weather observation and the choice of safe routes. In addition, winter athletes should consider the use of avalanche warning systems and participate in training courses for avalanche and emergency management. An important rule in the case of an avalanche is to stay on the snow surface with powerful swimming movements and to position yourself properly to create a breath cavity.

The importance of security strategies

The ability to recognize dangers early on and act accordingly is crucial for safety in the alpine space. A systematic approach to risk minimization includes the analysis of potential sources of danger, regular security checks and the creation of emergency plans. The incident in Montafon illustrates the importance of not only being prepared, but also taking proactive prevention measures. The use of avalanches for avalanches and wearing safety equipment can make the decisive difference in an emergency.

we can hope that the people concerned will quickly recover and that this incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of winter sports. The community is invited to think about how it can be more secure in the mountains, taking into account such risks. Prevention is a joint process that requires commitment.