Avalanche Peak (New Zealand)
Avalanche Peak is a 1833-metre peak in the Arthur's Pass National Park in New Zealand.
It is subject to avalanches in the winter, hence its name.
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]
The peak is extremely dangerous with sheer drops of around 80 meters at the peak of the mountain and therefore is not recommended in icy or windy weather.
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Coordinates: 42°56′41″S 171°32′09″E / 42.9448°S 171.5357°E