NZ Back-country skiers warned of avalanches

The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council issued the warning because of the recent conditions that have increased the risk of man-made avalanches in the back-country behind the Remarkables, Treble Cone, Coronet Peak and Cardrona. Avalanche programme manager Steve Schreiber said the man-made avalanches include both deliberate and accidental, and people heading into the areas away from the main ski areas were putting themselves at risk.