Work out the risk in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale system (ATES) and Backcountry Avalanche Advisory (BAA).
Work out the risk in St James Conservation Area using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale system (ATES).
This brochure contains information and advice for people planning to go walking or tramping in New Zealand's backcountry.
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
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Safety