A TRAGIC influencer died after falling 65ft from a notorious mountain when she slipped while climbing, an inquest heard.
Maria Eftimova was scaling Tryfan mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales, when the horror unfolded.
The 28-year-old’s heel slipped as she attempted to reach a ledge to lift herself up, an inquest heard.
Maria suffered severe head injuries including a fractured skull after falling a “considerable” distance.
A court in Caernarfon heard the influencer showcased her outdoors lifestyle on social media.
Maria was an experienced mountaineer and had recently completed an ice-climbing course in Norway.
She was climbing the mountain’s notorious north ridge – a popular but dangerous scrambling route – when the accident happened.
Coroner Kate Roberston adjourned the hearing, saying: “I send my sincere condolences to all Maria Eftimova’s family and friends.”
The tragedy on February 22 came just six days after Dr Charlotte Crook, 30, also died while climbing in the same region.
Dr Crook plunged 30ft to her death while walking on Glyder Fach with a fellow medic.
Tributes flooded in for Maria, who lived in St Helens but was originally from Sofia in Bulgaria.
Friend Victoria Critchley, who set up a fundraising page to help Maria’s family, said: “Maria was an ambitious, bright and cherished 28 year old, whose vibrant personality, energy and aura touched and uplifted all around her.
“She had a passion for engineering, having studied Civil Engineering at the University of Salford and a love for extreme sports.
“Her biggest passion being snowboarding, which she was super excited for and looking forward to doing again on her upcoming trip to Austria.
“She had an insatiable thirst for life and exploring our world’s beauty. Tragically, she was taken from her family far, far, far too soon!”
Another pal, Jem Elder, said: “We will miss you everyday, forever Maria Eftimova.
“Your beautiful, uplifting spirt will always live on, you really were the very definition of loving life and living a happy, fulfilled life, inspiring others to follow in your footsteps. See you on the last climb.”
