Above the bushline on Scotts Track. Photo: Milly Roberts

Avalanche Peak via Scotts Track, Arthur’s Pass National Park

April 2020

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On top of the world

Our climb to Avalanche Peak began with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. In resesarching the trip, we couldn’t help but notice the warnings from DOC: ‘Dying to see the view?’ There have been 11 fatalities on the peak since 1933 and the route is prone to avalanches and is especially perilous in high winds […]
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