Ski Patrollers Release Neck-High Avalanche In New Zealand first appeared on Powder on Jul 16, 2025 Guests at the party were ...

Four skiers are feeling lucky to be alive after a terrifying avalanche released in New Zealand on Friday, July 18, 2025. According to the incident report submitted to the New Zealand Avalanche ...

One person was buried with only their hand protruding after the incident, but others carved an airway out of the snow for the skier within two minutes.

For the iwi, protecting the burial site is about more than its archaeological value. It holds deeper significance through its connections to the land and stories.