Spring avalanche safety

September 2025

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This avalanche reached the valley floor along the Route Burn North Branch. Photo: James Watson
Spring storms can bring new dumps of snow to alpine environments, and trampers need to be wary of avalanche danger. In spring, milder temperatures and rain, rather than snow, can cause avalanches that are even bigger than those in winter, NZ Mountain Safety Council chief executive Mike Daisley said. These avalanches can run further down […]

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