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Avalanche Peak

Added 1 June 20011 June 2001 by MatthewMatthew.
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A day trip near Arthur's Pass village to an altitude of 1833m.

Location	Arthur's Pass National Park National Park. 114,500ha (442mi²).
Begins	Arthur's Pass Village
Return	Loop track
Grade	What does this mean? Click for warnings and more detail! Easy: Unusually smooth, well-marked track, easy gradients. Up to about 4 hours per day. Easy-medium: Typical lowland track. Generally easy walking and well marked. Ascents of up to 1000m. Some easy river crossings, unmarked travel along rivers. Medium: Typical tops track. Experienced trampers only. Rough, muddy and poorly marked or unmarked. Ascents of up to 2000m. River crossings, open tops, passes. Up to about 8 hours per day. Medium-hard: Navigation and snow skills (use of ice axe and crampons) required. Glaciers, exposure to falls. Hard: Rough or non-existent tracks. Following ridges, bush spurs, and rivers. Steep ascents, arduous travel, hazardous conditions, snow and navigation skills essential. Medium
Length	-
Time	7 hr - 8 hr (½ day)
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Map sheets	NZTopo50-BV20 NZMS260-K33 View points

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"A steep climb to the top of Avalanche Peak. The book says a round trip of 7 hours but 5 is more likely, and that is with plenty of stops to regain your breath and take in the unfolding scenery. The best route is the suggested Avalanche Peak track, returning to the bottom via Scotts track.
The views from the top on a clear day (why go up if it is not), are stunning. If you are lucky you will see the train running along the Midland Line. Also, you may be have a visit by one or more of the local Kea birds to keep you company while you take in the views." — ugoralph 28 December 200628 December 2006

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