Story | Earlier this month, the biggest winter storm of the season brought a much needed, and long anticipated, top up of new snow. This was followed by clear skies,...
Story | Knowing a mountainous region like the back of your hand is a special skill, but it’s the reality for the forecasters of the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory’s (NZAA) 12 regions. ...
Media Release | Read a 2021 media release urging people to stay away from the mountains across the country due to high avalanche danger ratings. Links to avalanche advisory.
Media Release | A new report has made recommendations to reduce tramping safety incidents in the Lower North Island’s Tararua Forest Park.
Media Release | A high avalanche warning has been issued by the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) as heavy snowfall reaches low levels across the South Island. MetService has issued multiple snowfall...
Story | Many explorers this winter will be travelling around the country to get the best experience possible. Some might be trying new places to ski, or discovering a new...