A climber has been rescued after falling down the side of Mount Torlesse in Canterbury.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter, as well as a backup rescue helicopter, were deployed from Christchurch after two emergency locator beacons were activated after midday.
Spokesperson Simon Duncan said the 35-year-old had fallen 150m down the mountain, before slipping another 200m.
He told 1 NEWS the man needed to be wrenched to safety out of the icy terrain, where he was with a climbing party.
The man is now in a stable condition at Christchurch Hospital after breaking his leg and wrist.
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