Are you avalanche savvy?
Do you know how to recognise dangerous avalanche terrain?
Do you know how to use rescue equipment?
Have you considered carrying a transceiver, a probe and a shovel?
Do you know what weather sequences lead to avalanche conditions?
Have you checked the Backcountry Avalanche Advisory at www.avalanche.net.nz
If this makes you feel a little under prepared, then check out how to receive certified avalanche education on our Training page. Topics covered include using your tranceiver, searching during an incident and assessing avalanche risk.
www.avalanche.net.nz
The Avalanche programme team at Mountain Safety Council also run the The New Zealand Avalanche Centre and the www.avalanche.net.nz website.
Currently under redevelopment to make it evern bigger and better, the website is a fantsatic resource for getting the most recent information on avalanche risk levels at popular mountains around the country.
If you are heading into the backcountry and alpine terrain, check here first. And remember, avalanches happen in summer too.
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