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Structured overview
Route summary
Haszard Ridge sits on the east side of the Cass Valley between Godley Peaks station and Glenmore station.
The original party used a quick helicopter drop, then skied the southern drainages of the ridge in dry powder over an icy base.
The author describes plenty of short to mid-length runs with steeper terrain options, and highlights the south face of Mt Haszard as the obvious line.
The southern drainages lead into Mistake River; the party traversed high over points 2004, 1910, and 1848 before descending toward point 1324 and walking back to the car.
Overall the author calls it an easy to moderate ski tour with wonderful views and a strong chance of good powder.
Access notes
The route lies around Godley Peaks and Glenmore station access context; public access may change with tenure review outcomes.
The original party flew with Air Safaris from near the Cass River bridge, leaving a car nearby for the walk out.
The walk from ski removal to the car took about an hour and a half on short tussock and gentle slopes.
Safety notes
The original report points users to the AOPA Mt St John webcam and the Mt Cook avalanche forecast.
East-facing bowls can preserve powder, but aspect changes can produce mixed powder and sun effect in the same run.
The northern Haszard range appears steeper and should be approached conservatively.