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22nd November 2024

4 min

Day Trippers Urged to Go Prepared After Recent Rescues

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is urging day walkers and trail runners venturing into the great outdoors this summer to go prepared. This follows several rescues this...

Thumbnail of Mitre Peak, Tararua National Park

20th November 2024

8 min

Fast and Light: Lessons From Te Araroa

Story | Stefan Ozich is running Te Araroa to raise money for men’s mental health. His support runner, Sam Pendreigh, shares some crucial safety learnings from the trip so far....

Thumbnail of Centennial Hut | Credit Bianca Bratton

8th November 2024

2 min

Updated Avalanche Forecast Elevations for Aoraki and Aspiring

Notice | The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) has adjusted the avalanche forecast elevation bands for the Aoraki/Mt Cook and Aspiring regions as the snow line begins to recede in...

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23rd October 2024

6 min

Call for Trampers to be Well-Prepared This Labour Weekend

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is reminding trampers to plan their trips thoroughly and be prepared for all conditions to prevent avoidable safety incidents when heading into...

Thumbnail of Darryn Pegram crossing swing-bridge over Travers River, Nelson Lakes NP Nelson | Credit Shaun Barnett

14th October 2024

7 min

Walking Poles: What You Need to Know 

Story | With the help of Glenn Campbell at Mountain Adventure, we’ve put together a useful guide to help you decide whether you’ll need poles for an upcoming trip.

Thumbnail of CREDIT | James Watson, NZAA Public Observation - Routeburn North Branch

9th October 2024

5 min

Spring Avalanche Safety for Trampers

Story | Planning a tramp or hike in the mountains this spring? Avalanche safety needs to be top of mind.

27th September 2024

3 min

Special Avalanche Warning Issued: Critical Reminder for Caution After Significant Avalanche Incidents

Media Release | Following multiple, serious avalanche incidents this week, NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is urging backcountry snow enthusiasts to exercise extreme caution, with a spell of good weather...

Thumbnail of CREDIT | Bianca Bratton LOCATION | Richardson Mountains

26th September 2024

3 min

Avalanche Fatality in Mid-Canterbury

Media release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is devasted to learn of the fatality following an avalanche on Wednesday 25 September on Pito Peak in the South Ashburton Range....

24th September 2024

5 min

Warning Issued to Backcountry Users in Southern Lakes

Media Release | A series of human-triggered avalanches in the Southern Lakes has prompted NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) to issue a warning to backcountry enthusiasts in the Wānaka area....

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