Avalanche Peak (New Zealand)

Avalanche Peak is a 1,833 metres (6,014 ft) peak in the Arthur's Pass National Park in New Zealand. It is subject to avalanches in the winter, hence its name.

Avalanche Peak
Avalanche Peak
Highest point
Elevation1,833 m (6,014 ft)
Prominence93 m (305 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingList of mountains of New Zealand by height
Geography
Avalanche Peak is located in New Zealand
Avalanche Peak
Avalanche Peak
South Island, New Zealand
Parent rangeSouthern Alps
Climbing
Easiest routeAvalanche Peak Track

It is the most popular day walking peak from Arthur's Pass,[1] as it is easily accessible from the village and offers views of several mountain ranges in the park on a clear day. It is also a popular place for kea.

There is an annual mountain run, the Avalanche Peak Challenge which crosses the peak.[2]

Avalanche Peak has sheer drops of around 80 metres (260 ft) at the peak of the mountain and therefore is not recommended in icy or windy weather.

References

  1. "Arthur's Pass day walks : Walking and tramping in Arthur's Pass National Park". Doc.govt.nz. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  2. "Chris Cox". Avalanchepeak.co.nz. Retrieved 18 June 2015.

42.9448°S 171.5357°E / -42.9448; 171.5357


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