The New Zealand medical journal
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To estimate the risk of death associated with mountaineering in the Mt Cook National Park (MCNP), and to describe some characteristics of the fatal events. ⋯ The risk of death associated with mountaineering in MCNP varies greatly with the difficulty and seriousness of the climbing undertaken. The risk associated with the more serious climbing in MCNP is very similar to that reported for climbers on expeditions to extreme altitude. Even the lower risk estimates are very high when compared with those for most other recreational activities.