Police are now able to release the name of the man who died after being recovered from an avalanche on the Arrowsmith Range on Wednesday 25 September.
He was 38-year-old Brett Evans, of Staveley, Ashburton District. Police¡¯s thoughts remain with his loved ones.
Police inquiries are continuing into the death on behalf of the Coroner.
WorkSafe has also been notified.
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Note to media: Family have requested privacy from the media at this difficult time.?