An inquest has opened following the death of Tom Smith, 36, from Bolton, who fell while climbing Crib Goch, a narrow ridge, on his way to to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, or Snowdon
A young dad died “doing what he loved” after tragically falling from a notorious knife-edge ridge on a UK mountain.
An inquest has been opened in Caernarfon following the death of Tom Smith who fell while climbing Crib Goch, a narrow pathway, on his way to to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, or Snowdon. The 36-year-old from plasterer from Bolton died at around 11.30am on Saturday, August 16, with a provisional cause of death given as multiple injuries due to a fall from a height.
North West Wales assistant coroner Sarah Riley said: “On the morning of August 16 Mr Smith had travelled to North Wales with the intention of going up Snowdon.
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“At about 11.30 hours numerous reports were made to North Wales Police reporting a male had fallen from Crib Goch ridge. Mountain rescue (teams) were deployed.
“Mr Smith was located by search and rescue and a medic on board the search and rescue helicopter confirmed, sadly, Mr Smith had passed away at the scene.” Miss Riley, reported NorthWalesLive, added: “The inquest is opened and adjourned pending completion of further investigations.”
Since the tragedy, an online fundraiser was launched by Mr Smith’s partner Shelly Price to raise money for Llanberis Mountain Rescue team. She wrote a heartbreaking message on Facebook stating: “As many of you already know, Tom, the most incredible and loving partner, and father to our 3 beautiful children, devastatingly lost his life over the weekend.
“Tom lived life to the full and was always looking for the next great adventure or goal to work towards, and he passed away in the most beautiful of places doing what he loved.
“In his memory, we as a family would love to raise as much money as we possibly can for Llanberis Mountain Rescue to ensure that this team of wonderful volunteers can continue to carry on their vital work. Please donate as much as you possibly can. Thank you. “
The JustGiving page has so far raised more than £4,000, it reads: “On the 16th August, my partner and our children’s father Tom was walking in one of his most loved places, Snowdonia National Park, when he unfortunately lost his life.
“Among many other brave individuals who were there to help Tom, the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team were instrumental in making sure that he was cared for and rescued off the mountain so that he could be brought home to his family. Please help us to raise as much money as we possibly can for this amazing team of people.””
