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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 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 A NZAA Public Observation | Nelson Lakes near Angelus Hut | Matt Tankersley
27th June 2024
3min

Avalanche Forecasting Begins for Backcountry Users

Media Release | Avalanche forecasting is underway and NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is encouraging backcountry users to get #AvalancheReady.