A Scottish Sheriff found that the member of the BMG who took six inexperienced Venture Scouts into avalanche conditions on Aonach More on the 29 December - 1998, was - not to blame for four of their deaths? The guide as usual - survived. The Sheriff did question why the basic practice (for most mountaineers, of leaving details regarding the parties destination - had been disregarded...? Once again, a BMG guide who enticed clients into winter conditions in the face of an avalanche warning, was found to be - not at fault. Unlike his clients and their 'dependents', the guide has continued to work and will continue to do so.
It is certain that the Sheriff, only received 'expert' guidance; information regarding other similar fatal accidents to BMG clients from - other members of the BMG or, the BMC, that other autonomous mountaineering organisation.
The Association of Mountain Clients offered the Sheriff - alternative arguments by post but, they were - for some reason, not called to give alternative information about other avoidable deaths to paying, BMG clients...
Because of the delaying tactics employed as usual, the relatives have just seven months left in which to make a claim against the BMG's - comprehensive insurance scheme.? After another BMG Fatal Accident Inquiry, the local MSP complained that these inquiries were taking far too long.
Apparently, nothing has changed...
Apparently, nothing has changed...
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