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 | |
| Elevation | 1,833 m (6,014 ft) |
| Prominence | 93 m (305 ft)  |
| Listing | List of mountains of New Zealand by height |
| Geography | |
  Avalanche Peak South Island, New Zealand | |
| Parent range | Southern Alps |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Avalanche 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
- "Arthur's Pass day walks : Walking and tramping in Arthur's Pass National Park". Doc.govt.nz. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- "Chris Cox". Avalanchepeak.co.nz. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
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