We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support for the family of Maria Eftimova. Our dear friend tragically lost her life in an accident whilst scrambling Tryfan on Saturday 22nd of February 2025.

This photo was taken by Maria’s friend who was also by her side when she passed away.

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!

Words cannot express the devastation her family and our community are experiencing.

Adding to their immense grief, the family, who reside in Bulgaria, face a significant financial burden to repatriate Maria and give her the dignified farewell with her loved ones that she deserves. The costs associated with international repatriation are substantial, and we want to alleviate the added burden/stress so they can focus on mourning their precious daughter.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a tangible difference in enabling the family to grieve without this added worry. Please join us in offering them comfort and support during this incredibly difficult time. By sharing human kindness through even the tiniest donation, we can demonstrate that they are not walking this path alone. Any and all donetions made will go to Maria's family.

Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue responded to the incident and made every possible effort to save Maria. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for their tireless work and has decided that any surplus funds raised will be donated to support their vital service. We will be launching a separate initiative to further demonstrate our appreciation.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Anna and her father, who were present at the scene and provided crucial assistance, including securing Maria and performing CPR. Their actions were invaluable.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

With love from Maria's friends and Family.