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Skifield safety fence construction Tongariro National Park 1980

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ReferenceSki field safety fence construction Last edited by: Murray Reedy

People DepictedRay O'Brien Last edited by: Murray Reedy

Ian Blackmore Last edited by: Robin Mossman

Structures DepictedSafety fences Last edited by: Murray Reedy

Date1980

SubjectWhakapapa ski field safety fences Last edited by: Murray Reedy

DescriptionDuring the 1974 ski season Whakapapa based safety service Rangers and volunteer ski Patrollers set out to identify and plot the places on the ski field that presented the greatest hazard to skiers. Volcanic eruptions, cliffs and exposed choke points were major risks that had to be identified and managed where possible. In summer 1975 Ian Blackmore and his 'crew' built fences at places that were considered to present the greatest risk to skiers. Specifically at Knoll Ridge, the entrance and exit to Te Heuheu Valley, the Nosedive and the Staircase. Building the fences was a major undertaking that has largely stood the test of time given that many of the fences built in 1975 are still standing today. Last edited by: Robin Mossman

PhotographerMurray Reedy Last edited by: Murray Reedy

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PersonRay O'Brien Last edited by: Murray Reedy

Ian Blackmore Last edited by: Robin Mossman

PlaceIwikau Village and Whakapapa Ski Field Last edited by: Robin Mossman

NZ National ParkTongariro National Park Last edited by: Murray Reedy

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