„Idzie jakiś kierownik, już wyprzedza”. Przewodnik zaatakował Polaków na wąskiej grani - Zero.pl
Summary
On 22 August, a polish couple climbing the Mürztalersteig on Austria's Grossglockner was attacked by a mountain guide. The guide aggressively pushed between the pair, shouted insults, and threatened physical violence before being confronted by the tourist's wife. The incident was filmed on a helmet camera and went viral on Instagram, garnering hundreds of thousands of views. The Association of Mountain Guides from Kals immediately severed ties with the man, and the Austrian police in Matrei have opened an investigation into a threat to physical safety.
Key points
- The confrontation occurred on the Mürztalersteig, a demanding route leading to the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte at an altitude of approximately 3000 m.
- The guide, who was wearing a jacket from the Association of Mountain Guides from Kals, was not a full member but had used the association's insignia for about two years.
- The polish tourist stated that the guide's behavior endangered not only his wife and himself but also the guide's own two clients.
- The Association of Mountain Guides from Kals has terminated all cooperation with the man and apologized to the injured party.
- The Austrian police in Matrei are investigating the incident under the charge of a threat to physical safety.
Timeline
The incident occurred on the Mürztalersteig.
The tourist posted the video on Instagram, which went viral.
“„Idzie jakiś k... kierownik i już się p...., już wyprzedza””
Background
The Grossglockner is the highest mountain in Austria at approximately 3800 m.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the critical importance of mutual respect and safety protocols on high-altitude routes shared by professionals and amateurs.