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Climber is first to scale Ben Nevis route without aids

A Scottish climber has claimed victory over one of the UK's toughest ascents, becoming the first person to climb the notorious "Don't Die of Ignorance" route on Ben Nevis without the use of aids.

A Scottish climber has claimed victory over one of the UK's toughest ascents, becoming the first person to climb the notorious "Don't Die of Ignorance" route on Ben Nevis without the use of aids.