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Thumbnail of Mt Aspiring Region, Taichiro Naka
1st June 2022
2 min

An ‘Aspiring’ New Region Joins Avalanche Forecasting

Media Release | A new addition to the national avalanche forecasting network means users venturing into the backcountry of Wanaka, Queenstown, and Mt Aspiring National Park can make sound decisions...
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1st December 2021
1min

MSC Research | Avalanche Safety Behaviour Survey

Research Survey | Attitudes and behaviours of the NZ mountaineering community in relation to avalanche safety
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19th November 2021
2min

NZAA Aoraki/Mt Cook Elevation Band Summer Changes

Story | In 2019 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...
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26th October 2021
2min

User backcountry photos improve safety information

Media Release | A community data sharing initiative that encourages the public to submit avalanche sightings from New Zealand’s backcountry is proving to be highly successful.
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25th August 2021
3min

As Told by an Avalanche Forecaster | Part 2

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. ...
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17th August 2021
2min

Avalanche Warnings Hit ‘High’ Across the South Island

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.
Thumbnail of Ski field in Southern Alps | Tom Harris
8th August 2021
2min

Heavy August Snowfall Prompts New Avalanche Warnings

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...
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20th July 2021
2min

As told by an avalanche forecaster

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.  We spoke to Connor Glynn from the Mt Hutt region about what’s...
Thumbnail of Tom Harris Filming Mt Somers
30th June 2021
2min

What's on for winter 2021?

Story | Winter has officially begun, so here’s Tom, our very own Alpine Partnerships Advisor with a few words to kick off the 2021 season.
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