Man airlifted to hospital in Liverpool after incident on 'notorious' Eryri mountain
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A man was airlifted to hospital in Liverpool after an incident on a Eryri peak. The accident took place on Tryfan, a popular but treacherous mountain in the Ogwen Valley.
The man was climbing the "notorious" North Ridge of the mountain. It is a challenging scrambling route up the 917 metre peak.
He fell around five metres at midday on Saturday - suffering a head injury. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team were called.
Due to the nature of his injuries they requested the Coastguard helicopter based at Caernarfon Airport. Team members were airlifted to the scene to help with the treatment and loading of the casualty. He was flown to hospital in Liverpool.
Ogwen Valley MRT said nearly 40% of its calls so far this year have been to Tryfan.
A spokesperson said: "A man in his 50's and part of a group, fell five metres or so whilst scrambling up the notorious North Ridge of Tryfan. He suffered head injuries so we requested the Coastguard helicopter ( Rescue 936) from Caernarfon airport.
"Two team members were airlifted to assist with the treatment and loading of the casualty. Once winched on board, the casualty was flown to Liverpool."
They added: "An unfortunate incident but Tryfan is the little mountain that can bite back. Nearly 40% of our call outs this year have been on Tryfan."
National Trust, which owns most of Tryfan, said the mountain marks the line between hiking and mountaineering and is one of the most recognisable peaks in Britain.
They added: "Whichever route you choose to go up, you have to use your hands to reach the top, so it's only recommended for experienced and well-equipped hillwalkers who are looking for a challenge.
"Even the easiest route from Bwlch Tryfan is classed as a grade 1 scramble and the various other routes only increase in difficulty, providing a veritable playground for climbers and mountaineers.
"The nearby Mountain Rescue Team is frequently called out to people lost or stuck in one of Tryfan's countless gullies. Make sure you stay safe and always be prepared before setting out into the mountains."
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