Tributes paid to British climbers
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Tributes have been paid to two climbers who died in an accident in the Alps.
Record-breaking climber Rob Gauntlett, 21, and James Atkinson, 21, of Sussex, were killed after falling on a route on the east face of Mont Blanc.
Mr Gauntlett climbed Mount Everest when he was 19 in 2006 - making him the youngest Briton to achieve the feat.
Climber James Hooper, who was on holiday with the pair, described Mr Gauntlett as "inspirational" and Mr Atkinson as a "top guy".
Mr Hooper, 21, who climbed Everest with Mr Gauntlett in 2006, said his friend had packed his short life full of incredible experiences.
He also paid tribute to Mr Atkinson, a Durham University student, saying he was a "top guy" who was highly motivated about his outdoor pursuits.
Record-breaking climber Rob Gauntlett, 21, and James Atkinson, 21, of Sussex, were killed after falling on a route on the east face of Mont Blanc.
Mr Gauntlett climbed Mount Everest when he was 19 in 2006 - making him the youngest Briton to achieve the feat.
Climber James Hooper, who was on holiday with the pair, described Mr Gauntlett as "inspirational" and Mr Atkinson as a "top guy".
Mr Hooper, 21, who climbed Everest with Mr Gauntlett in 2006, said his friend had packed his short life full of incredible experiences.
He also paid tribute to Mr Atkinson, a Durham University student, saying he was a "top guy" who was highly motivated about his outdoor pursuits.
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