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Thumbnail of Trampers pointing at signage, Caleb Smith
23rd December 2021
3min

Plan For a Summer Like no Other

Story | Don’t give up on the Kiwi summer just yet - making the most of Aotearoa during the Delta outbreak. Another Aotearoa-focused summer is upon us, and the NZ Mountain...
Thumbnail of Backyard Travel Family at the Hooker Hut Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
2nd December 2021
3min

Summer Stays to Get Away: Hooker Hut

Story | If you are thinking about embarking on your first overnight journey with your family, then the Hooker Hut is an absolute must do.
Thumbnail of MSc Team at Patuna Chasm
19th November 2021
2min

It's easy to Get Outdoors

Story | If there is ever an excuse to get outdoors, it’s the annual NZ Get Outdoors Week. Although, here at the NZ Mountain Safety Council, we never need an excuse to...
Thumbnail of Hut Bagger | Ben Pigott
28th July 2021
3min

A Kiwi on a ‘hut bagging’ challenge

Story | People make their adventures memorable in all sorts of ways - from saving boarding passes and claiming peaks, to tallying up backcountry huts known as ‘hut-bagging’. We chatted...
Thumbnail of Duck | Photos Credit Red Stag Timber Hunters Club
27th April 2021
2min

Positive Changes Thanks to Smart Safety Campaign

Media Release | Over the last four years MSC has run a firearms safety campaign each duck shooting season targeting the opening weekend of the much-anticipated season.
Thumbnail of Bevan and Marli Tramping tips
15th April 2021
3min

Simple tips for an enjoyable trip into the hills

Story | Read five tips to save you time in the event of an emergency when tramping such as having a fully stocked first aid kit and splitting gear between...
Thumbnail of Alpine Tramping Series TAC32
24th March 2021
5min

Have the confidence to speak up

Story | Speaking up can feel awkward when tramping in a group, but Abbie Law wishes they had done that before attempting the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC) recently.
Thumbnail of Packhorse Hut, Canterbury | Nathan Watson
22nd October 2020
2min

A good plan, a good Labour weekend

Media Release | A recent increase in Kiwis’ interest for the outdoors has the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) encouraging a well-planned Labour weekend as summer tramping and outdoor exploring...
Thumbnail of Flora Hut | Nathan Waton
21st October 2020
2min

Get inspired for a Labour weekend adventure

Story | If you’re after some last-minute inspiration to get you into the outdoors this Labour Weekend, the Mountain Safety Council has got you covered.
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