Avalanche Gallery - Avalanche Peak Track (1650m, S aspect)

Issued: 24/07/2022
Climbers had potentially passed this way just prior to the event. Witness said snow was still moving when photographed. Note: historical slab release off east face of Avalanche Peak.
Image Taken: 24/07/2022 by © Peter Karam
Type: Wet snow (cornice collapse?)
Size: 1.5 - 2 (Run 250m, Width 150m)
Occurred: 24/07/2022 1230hrs
Arthur's Pass National Park
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