Mountain Safety Council warns hikers after death on Bealey Spur track

Thursday 18 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 4:13pm

In this story New Zealand Mountain Safety Council, Andrew Schirnack

The Mountain Safety Council is urging better preparation for alpine environments following a coroner's report into the death of Ho-Jung Kim. The 24-year-old Korean national died of hypothermia while wearing a hoodie and jeans on the Bealey Spur track near Arthur's Pass.

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1. StuffThu 18 Dec 2025, 3:04pm

   Day walks can be deadly, hikers are warned after tourist’s death (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 18 Dec 2025, 4:13pm

   Death on popular day hike near Arthur’s Pass prompts warning (opens in new tab)

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