British Ice Climber Dies in Norway

27th February 2025

He was with a companion when they were hit by an avalanche while on a frozen waterfall at Gaustatoppen mountain.

His identity has not been released.

The second man was treated in hospital and is in a stable condition.

The UK Foreign Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Norway, and a British man who has been injured, and are in contact with the local authorities.”