Ben Nevis in the News
Bikini on the Ben
| Jolene Clark, a 24 year-old hairdresser
and stylist from Dundee, is hoping to become the first
person to climb Ben Nevis dressed only in a bikini. She is hoping, weather dependent, to do the unusual climb of Britain's highest mountain on 31st July 2010 in order to raise funds for cystic fibrosis, which she sadly lost her brother to just before Christmas 2009. Jo says, "I am doing such a random charity climb in the hope to raise as much funds as possible for the Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital." Jolene is no fool however, and has been training hard for the climb, including circuit training and running. She has also taken advice on mountain safety and knows it comes first and foremost. As part of her 'safety first' attitude she will be accompanied by her brother, a soldier on leave from Iraq, who will be carrying spare clothes and other supplies for her as she ascends 'the Ben.' Regardless of the weather, Jolene is sure to raise a few temperatures! Donations can be pledged via this telephone number: 07933060126 |
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Hundreds of skiers and snowboarders enjoy snow on the slopes of CairnGorm Mountain over the bank holiday weekend.
2 May 2010
Ice climber airlifted to hospital
An ice climber is airlifted to hospital after falling from Point Five Gully on the north face of Ben Nevis.
20 Apr 2010
Climbers in live ascent on HD TV
Two climbers are to make a live televised ascent of what they have described as one of the toughest rock faces in the world.
17 Apr 2010
Avalanche risk service winds up
An avalanche forecasting service covering five mountain areas is preparing to shut down for the end of the winter season.
13 Apr 2010
In pictures: Avalanche hunters
Avalanche assessment teams have captured stunning image of Scotland's mountains in the grip of deep winter.
21 Mar 2010
Avalanches 'threat' to transport
Avalanches should be considered a threat to Scotland's transport network, according to an avalanche expert.
21 Mar 2010
Rope parks planned for ski resort
Two new adventure areas with rope swings and zip wires are being proposed for the Nevis Range ski resort in Lochaber.
17 Mar 2010
Footballer returns to old school
Former footballer John Hartson returns to his old school to raise awareness about cancer, which he has overcome after a year-long battle.
11 Mar 2010
Warning over buried marker cairns
Cairns used by walkers as a guide in poor visibility are almost completely buried in snow, a mountain safety officer is warning.
11 Mar 2010
Highlands Monopoly game launched
Residents of the Highlands are being asked to suggest landmarks for a new version of the Monopoly game board.
11 Mar 2010
Your Pictures of Scotland: 19 Feb - 26 Feb
Your Pictures of Scotland: 19 Feb - 26 Feb
26 Feb 2010
Motorists stranded in heavy snow
More than 80 motorists were stuck overnight in Aberdeenshire as heavy snow continues to affect large parts of Scotland.
25 Feb 2010
Two men die in Glencoe avalanche
Two climbers swept away by an avalanche in the Glencoe area of the Highlands have died, police confirm.
24 Feb 2010
Walker badly injured on Ben Nevis
A walker is being treated in hospital after he was seriously injured in a fall while on the north face of Ben Nevis.
24 Feb 2010
Lead Scout dies in mountain fall
A teenage Scout leader is killed after falling through a shelf of snow in the Scottish Highlands while on an organised trip.
16 Feb 2010