Last year the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) began the practice of changing the elevation bands in the NZ Avalanche Advisory’s (NZAA) Aoraki/Mt Cook forecast region in summer, and reverting to...
On 14 June 2020 two climbers were caught in an avalanche on the south face of Mt Alma in the Two Thumbs Range, Canterbury. Thankfully, both survived to share their...
Before you head into the NZ backcountry you need to take rescue equipment (and know how to use it) with you so you can help others make it home safely....
Before you head into the NZ backcountry you need to ensure you’ve read and understand the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) forecast for the region you’ll be visiting. In this...
Before you head into the NZ backcountry (outside any ski field boundary), you need to make sure you have the necessary skills and knowledge, so you make it home safely....
Sharpen Up Your Winter Plans. It’s time to run through a pre-winter checklist for those heading beyond the ski field boundaries and into the backcountry. We’ve tried to keep this...