The two men fell from near the top of Zero Gully on Ben Nevis's North Face. Photo: KA CC-BY-SA-2.0
A climber who fell more than 1,000ft from Ben Nevis’s North Face is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, police said.
David Warden, 46, of Perth, was airlifted to Belford Hospital in Fort William after the fall from Zero Gully which killed his climbing companion yesterday.
Northern Constabulary added: “No additional details in relation to the deceased male climber are to be released until the next of kin can be notified.”
OutdoorsAndy
23 February 2012Sunday was a tragic day in the montains of the UK. Two deaths and one seriouse injury. My thoughts go to their families & loved ones.
I hope the climber makes a swift and full recovery.