MSC Resources: Books & Manuals

Avalanche Accidents
Avalanche Accidents
(2002, 154 pages)

Each year in Aotearoa - New Zealand, snow and ice avalanches injure or kill people, equipment is lost or damaged, facilities are destroyed and revenue lost.

The objective of Avalanche Accidents in Aotearoa - New Zealand is to describe the circumstances surrounding avalanche fatalities occurring in this country prior to December 1999 in the hope that readers can use the information from past accidents to avoid future ones.

Includes colour and black and white, photos, maps, tables and sketches.

Sales of this book will go towards the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council avalanche programme.

Price:$13.33 *, GST excluded

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Avalanche Awareness in the New Zealand Backcountry
Penny Goddard's interesting and informative publication delving into the science and awareness of the avalanche terrain across Aotearoa.
Launched 19 June 2008

Price:$26.67 *, GST excluded

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Abseiling Handbook
(2002, A5, 37 pages)

For those involved in basic recreational abseil instruction, this book details safe abseil practises for beginners. Contents include, risk management, equipment, anchor systems, abseil site set-up and instruction and emergency procedures.

Price:$10.67 *, GST excluded

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Avalanche Handbook
(reprinted 2006, 344 pages)
"A well-written reference on spotting, understanding, and avoiding avalanches." -- Everett (WA) Herald


The unrivaled resource for information on avalanches and snow safety. Now on its third and latest edition, the Avalanche Handbook covers all the fundamental concepts from the formation and control of avalanches to traveling safely and rescue methods. With hundreds of updated illustrations, photographs, and examples, this guide is an essential reference for backcountry travelers everywhere. Produced by the Mountaineers Books, Authors D. McClung and P. Schaerer.

Price:$35.56 *, GST excluded

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Alpine Skills Manual
2005, A5, 127 pages

Provides practical information for beginner alpine climbers in New Zealand.

Includes trip planning, equipment, avalanches, weather, navigation, first aid and emergencies, glacier travel, shelters, and rock, snow and ice climbing.

Visit our SPECIAL DEALS page to buy both the manual and the Staying Alive DVD for $39.00.

Price:$22.22 *, GST excluded

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Alpine Rescue Techniques Manual
Grant Prattley's New Alpine Rescue Techniques provides easy to follow information regarding the latest rigging and rescue principles and techniques.

Price:$62.18 *, GST excluded

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Bushcraft Manual - Outdoor Skills for the NZ Bush
THE NEW MSC BUSHCRAFT MANUAL HAS ARRIVED! ALL CHAPTERS UPDATED INCLUDING NAVIGATION UPDATES FOR TOPO 50 MAPS.

The Bushcraft Manual is an excellent resource for outdoor activities. It helps both novices and those with some experience to enjoy the NZ bush in greater safety.

Provides up-to-date information on new techniques, new equipment, and new ideas.

Chapters include trip planning, managing risk, food, equipment, shelter, tramping skills, weather, navigation, river safety, hazards, emergency procedures, and much more!

Schools, clubs & retailers can email orders@mountainsafety.org.nz to see if they receive a discount.

Price:$26.66 *, GST excluded

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The New Zealand Firearm Handbook
(revised 2009, A4)

The primary purpose of this publication is to provide an elementary introduction to common firearms and their usage by New Zealanders. An attempt has been made to cover the vast field of firearms commonly used for sporting purposes, as well as provide the less-than-expert hunter and target shooter with a simple explanation of what happens between the pressing of the trigger and the impact of the bullet at the target.

Price:$22.22 *, GST excluded

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Hunts Training Manual
(2002, 150 pages)

The Hunter National Training Scheme (HUNTS) is a programme operated by the New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association covering the knowledge and skills required by hunters in the New Zealand outdoors. The Hunts Training Manual is the related text.

Contents within the 150 pages include: ethics and ecology, game animal species, good hunting techniques, survival and photography.

Price:$17.78 *, GST excluded

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Hypothermia
(handbook)
(1991, A5, 71 pages)

Designed to help all outdoor users understand what hypothermia is, to recognise its symptoms and know how to treat it.

Price:$4.44 *, GST excluded

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