Cairngorm Plateau Disaster, Mountain disaster in the United Kingdom
The Cairngorm Plateau disaster is one of the worst mountaineering accidents in Britain's history.
In November 1971, a blizzard took the lives of six schoolchildren and their instructor in the Cairngorms.
Mountaineering in the UK has been shaped by the Cairngorm Plateau disaster, promoting better safety practices.
The Plateau can experience severe weather conditions; visitors are advised to check forecasts and equip properly.
The disaster led to the establishment of the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland and improvements in mountain safety.
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