Following the fatal accident in the Skye Cuillin yesterday (Tues 31 May) Skye Mountain Rescue Team has issued the following warning to climbers: “There has been a significant rockfall from the third pitch of Cioch Direct, Sron na Ciche. Any climbers intending to attempt the route in the near future should be aware that there will be considerable rockfall danger from the remaining debris.” The accident, which claimed the life of a female climber, and injured three others, was caused when a large boulder was dislodged triggering a major rockfall. No details of the deceased or the casualties have not…

A woman has died following a climbing accident in the Cuillin on the Isle of Skye yesterday (Tuesday 31 May 2011). It is understood that the woman was attempting the Cioch Direct route in the Cuillin when her climbing partner dislodged a large rock which hit her causing fatal head injuries. Her climbing partner was also injured as he fell with the falling boulder. A separate climbing pair were also injured when they were fit by the boulder and another party of three narrowly missed the rock as they were able to jump out of it’s path. One of the…

A man died yesterday (Sun 29 May) after becoming ill whilst walking on Ben Nevis. The emergency services were alerted shortly after 7:30pm and the casualty was found just above the Half Way Lochan by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. RAF Kinloss and a coastguard helicopter from Stornoway also took part in the operation in which the 22 year old was airlifted to the Belford Hospital in Fort William where medical staff founght to stablise his condition but unfortunately the casualty passed away later that evening. The Police say that his identity will not be released until his next of…

Applications are once more open for the North Face Explore Fund which provides grants for outdoor projects involving children and young people. This year the Fund will support non-profit organisations that encourage youth outdoor participation, focusing primarily on creating more connections between children to nature, increasing access to outdoor recreation, as well as providing education for both personal and environmental health. The European arm of the Explore Fund awards a maximum of €2,500 (approx £2150) to each project or organisation with applications to be made by the deadline of 8 August. Further information and online application details can be found…