Mountain climbers escape avalanche

Three climbers have had a lucky escape after an avalanche swept them about 650ft down a mountain side.

Three climbers have had a lucky escape after an avalanche swept them about 650ft down a mountain side.

The men had been tackling the North Gully at Stob Ban near Fort William when a snow face gave way, causing them to tumble down the slope.

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