Aoraki/Mt Cook has a year-round avalanche forecast due to the continued risk. Photo: SuppliedBack country enthusiasts have been reminded to take care in spring after the largest publicly reported avalanche of the year was sighted at Aoraki Mt Cook last week. "Large avalanches like this are powerful enough to travel far below the snowline in some cases," Daisley said. Aoraki/Mt Cook has a year-round avalanche forecast due to the continued risk. Alerts for heightened avalanche conditions are in place for Arthur's Pass, Craigieburn Range, Mt Hutt and Wanaka.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 19, 2020 19:30 UTC