Witnessing an avalanche at Ball Hut

12 September 1959

Witnessing an avalanche at Ball Hut

12 September 1959

Valerie Murray and her unidentified work co-workers witnessing an avalanche while on a skiing trip at Ball Hutt in Mount Cook. Winner in the Place category in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Area: Other / Wider Canterbury

Contributor: Valerie Murray

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Reference ID: CCL-PH23-VaMu-0003

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