Overview
- A man suffered a fall in the Nevis Range near Torlundy around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 17 February, and died in hospital on Wednesday, 18 February, according to Police Scotland.
- The man was reportedly skiing on Aonach Mòr near Ben Nevis and is believed to be in his 60s, though police have not released his identity.
- Police Scotland said there are no suspicious circumstances and confirmed a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
- Recent mountain rescue updates highlighted severe winter underfoot conditions that require ice axes, crampons and appropriate skills, with steep slopes making summer paths hazardous.
- Tayside rescue leaders cited multiple recent call-outs in nearby areas, with reports of ten people and two greyhounds rescued and support from aircrews Rescue 948 and Rescue 851.