Surviving a free fall of 150 meters (450 ft) into snow in January 2006, Kronthaler led a new expedition to Chogolisa and Broad Peak, Pakistan, in May 2006. He died of exhaustion on Broad Peak after reaching the summit on 8 July.
Surviving a 150-meter plunge into snow in January 2006, Kronthaler led an expedition to the rugged mountains of Chogolisa and Broad Peak, Pakistan, in May 2006. His life was tragically cut short by exhaustion on Broad Peak after he successfully reached the summit.