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Four skiers found safe after being caught in Treble Cone avalanche

StuffRNZNZ HeraldSunday 7 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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A group of four backcountry skiers was caught in an avalanche near the Treble Cone Ski Field in Wānaka on Saturday. Video footage showed three members of the group being swept away. All four individuals were later accounted for and found safe.

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First reported by Stuff, Sun 7 Sep 2025, 7:55am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Video shows backcountry skiers being swept away in avalanche before later being found safe (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Watch: Backcountry skiers caught in Treble Cone avalanche, Wānaka (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Mountain Safety Council’s advice after four people caught in avalanche near Treble Cone (opens in new tab)