Paralympian receives mountain honour

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Paralympian Karen Darke has been recognised for her "huge fighting spirit".
Halifax-born Karen was badly injured in a sea cliff climbing accident when she was 21.
The Inverness-based adventurer continued her interest in climbing and other pursuits.
She is a Paralympic Games gold and silver medal winner in hand cycling.

31 January 2022

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Paralympian Karen Darke has been named as the 15th recipient of the Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.
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The Halifax-born, Inverness-based adventurer has been recognised for her "huge fighting spirit" and achievements in a range of pursuits, including climbing.
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Karen is also interested in winter sports and in 2006 was part of team that crossed Greenland's ice cap.
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An accomplished hand cyclist, she has gold and silver Paralympic Games medals.
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Karen, who was paralysed from the chest down in a sea cliff climbing accident when she was 21, has received her award from the Fort William Mountain Festival.

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