‘Heartbroken’ fiancée pays tribute to instructor who died after falling in Snowdonia

Tom Furey died after a “significant fall” from a Snowdonia climbing spot, leaving his fiancée Katie Simmons “unbelievably shocked and absolutely heartbroken.”

An “inspiring” outdoor instructor died tragically after falling from a Snowdonia climbing spot.

On Saturday, Tom Furey suffered “very serious injuries” at Cneifion Arete near Llanberis, according to the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team.

Rescue crews and a coastguard helicopter were called at around 11.30 a.m. after two climbers spotted him at the trail’s end.

Mr Furey was given first aid while the climbers who alerted the rescue team were escorted back to safety. He was airlifted to the hospital, but he died.

He was airlifted to the hospital but died.

Katie Simmons, his fiancée, has since paid tribute to the “absolute love of her life,” saying, “He was doing something he loved, and that is what is important.”

“My fiancé, my soul mate, my person, the absolute love of my life sadly passed away on June 11th following a climbing accident,” she wrote on social media.

You have inspired many people not only in the climbing and mountaineering worlds, but also in everyday life and, most notably, in the watersports world. We were all so fortunate to have you in our lives!”

“I promise to fulfil our dreams, Tom!” Katie added. I will always love you!”

She included a link to an Ogwen Valley Mountain fundraiser.