NZAA Avalanche Public Observation Competition 2020
Our Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) Public Observation Competition is back this winter!
You can help others stay safe in the backcountry by submitting Avalanche and Snowpack Observations via the Public Observations section of our NZAA website avalanche.net.nz. Capturing the information around this season’s snowpack is an important part of shaping our backcountry forecasts and helping people stay safe in the alpine environments.
So, next time you are in the backcountry — be safe, submit your observations to Avalanche.net.nz and enter our competition! It’s a Win Win!
2020 Prizes:
Grand Prize 1
A custom set of Kingswood Skis to the value of $1350 NZD
Grand Prize 2
$1000 towards a heli-ski trip in 2021 with an NZ operator of your choice!
Monthly Prizes
Outdoor alpine equipment goodies from Black Diamond (courtesy of Southern Approach):
May/June — BD Transfer 3 Shovel + BD Quickdraw Tour 280 Probe
July — BD Ascension STS Skins
August — BD Recon Avalanche Beacon
September — BD Cirque 45 Backpack
October — BD Transfer 3 Shovel + BD Quickdraw Tour 280 Probe
Bonus “High Fives” from the NZAA
We will also be on the look out for observations that go above and beyond by having descriptive, timely and relevant information with some awesome photos. 7 of these observations will be selected across the season and will be rewarded with a “High Five” in the form of a pair of Black Diamond Spark Gloves courtesy of Southern Approach!
A Few Details:
> Competition runs from June — October 2020
> Must supply photo + data +contact details
> Safety is paramount > Read the rules here
> Winners will be contacted directly and announced each month on our Alpine Facebook Page
You can help spread the word by heading to our alpine Facebook Page for more details!
Find out more
The Skills, Forecast and Equipment you take with you are essential for Avalanche Safety in NZ. Forecast and equipment will be covered in detail in the next article.
2020 Competition Run by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. For more information, get in touch > design@mountainsafety.org.nz
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