Skiing and snowboarding has been excellent this year in New Zealand... with heavy and very early snowfalls. We have had a particularly cold winter so the skiing conditions have been great.
But........we have lost two intrepid snowboarders or skiers in a week ........with avalanches a threat to safety outside the designated areas.
Despite warning signs, the adventurous have chosen to go outside the areas the ski field staff have deemed safe.Sadly they have lost their lives, and a few others have only just managed to escape being buried with them.
Carrying a special locator beacon is certainly a sensible and safe measure.But staying within the confines of the ski areas is even better!
You can enjoy excellent ski slopes on over 20 ski fields through out the country.
Check the Snow Reports before you set off and enjoy the mountains safely.
For specific avalanche information Check this Avalanche link
There is still plenty more skiing this winter so come and enjoy New Zealand's magnificent mountains .......such a good snow season is there to enjoy.Follow usual mountain saftey rules and you can have a great ski holiday.
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