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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...

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.

Thumbnail of CREDIT Bianca Bratton MSC Glenorchy v2

2nd August 2024

3 min

Increased Avalanche Danger Prompts Warning

Media release | Backcountry snow enthusiasts keen to hit the mountains following the recent snowfall are being encouraged by NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) to be patient, as the avalanche...

Thumbnail of NZAA Public Obs | Harley Patel Muxlow | June 4

29th July 2024

3 min

Backcountry Enthusiasts Urged to Share Snow Observations

Media release | The NZ Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) has launched its annual public observations competition, encouraging backcountry enthusiasts to actively contribute to avalanche safety.

13th November 2023

2mins

Coroner Rules the Death of Experienced Hunter Due to Fall

Media Release | Complacency in Aotearoa’s outdoors is a common mistake that can be made by even the most experienced trampers and hunters, says the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC)....

22nd September 2023

3 min

New Avalanche Safety Video Series Launched

Media Release | The new series encourages more conversation and sharing of avalanche experiences, especially amongst the mountaineering community, as part of the continued efforts to prevent avalanches fatalities in...

15th September 2023

2min

Heuristics and Avalanche Safety

Story | A lot of the time heuristics can be beneficial, but in a dynamic and unforgiving environment like the alpine backcountry, making decisions using these mental shortcuts can lead...

5th August 2023

2 min

"That’s All It Took, One Wrong Step"

Story | "However, it’s doesn't matter the result of any test, you just have to be so careful - anything can happen,” says Joe O’Connor as he recalls being swept...

13th July 2023

4min

Rescued Ice Climbers Admit Pushing Limits Too Far

Story | The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) caught up with Jake about their day leading to the rescue – what happened, and what he would’ve done differently looking back....

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