Austrian Ski Instructor Injured by Snowboarder

20th February 2025

A 21-year-old ski instructor in Kuhtai was injured after being struck by a snowboarder who fled the scene in a hit-and-run incident.

According to the police report, the ski instructor was leading a group of students down the run, skiing in long, controlled turns along the left edge of the slope, when an unidentified snowboarder crashed into her from behind.

The force of the impact sent the instructor tumbling forward.

Despite stopping briefly, the snowboarder left the scene without providing assistance or identifying themselves.

The injured instructor was able to ski down to the valley independently and sought medical attention from a local doctor.