German Ski Mountaineer Luis Stitzinger Found Dead after Solo Summit
| Event date | 25 May 2023 (body found days later) |
|---|---|
| Location | About 8,400 m, below the summit |
| Type | Climbing accident; missing persons |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Verification | Verified |
| Status | Historical / closed |
Luis Stitzinger, a well-known German ski mountaineer and expedition leader, climbed Kanchenjunga alone and without supplemental oxygen, reaching the summit on 25 May 2023 with plans to ski down. He did not return. A search team of five Nepali guides later found his body at about 8,400 metres, and his death was attributed to high-altitude cerebral oedema and exhaustion.
Sources
- The Himalayan Times — "Renowned German climber Luis Stitzinger found dead on Mt Kanchenjunga"
- Al Jazeera — "Missing German climber's body found near Kanchenjunga in Nepal"
- Explorersweb — "Luis Stitzinger Found Dead on Kangchenjunga"
Last reviewed 29 September 2026. Written in Merolog’s own words from the sources listed; where sources disagree, each figure is attributed rather than merged. Spotted an error or a newer figure? Leave a comment on this entry.
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