Tramper who died in Nelson Lakes National Park named as Tracey Smith

The Nelson Rescue helicopter was called to Nelson Lakes National Park to rescue trampers twice last weekend and one person was already dead when rescuers arrived. Photo / Supplied

The woman who died while tramping in the Nelson Lakes area over the long weekend was Golden Bay's Tracey Smith.

Smith was caught in a blizzard while tramping in Nelson Lakes National Park and died from severe hypothermia on June 1 after battling the extreme conditions.

A family member she was tramping with made it to Angelus Hut to raise the alarm after they were unable to get cellphone reception.

But the 55-year-old spent the night exposed to the elements, battling a -16C chill and blustery 80km/h winds.

Smith was already dead when the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter reached her on Sunday morning.

She was found in a gully on Mount Robert Ridge.

An outpouring of love for Smith can be seen online as tributes flow for the 55-year-old.

One person posted on Facebook that she was a kind spirit with healing hands, while others described her as a "joy to know" and an "amazing mother".