The tragic death of 12-year-old Italian prodigy Tito Traversa made headlines around the world. The cause of the accident was the failure of incorrectly assembled quickdraws during a climbing trip to Orpierre in France, prompting the Italian prosecutor to begin investigating five different suspects. As Tito’s family mourn their loss, the circumstances of his death have prompted a wider debate about where responsibility for risk lies, as Ed Douglas reports. Read more »
Welcome to the new BMC website. Whilst we squash bugs, here's BMC VP and journo Ed Douglas with his thoughts on media, the outdoors and milk. Read more »
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