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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...
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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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2nd March 2021
3min

Avalanche Fatality Results in Safety Recommendations

Story | Despite planning a well-prepared mountaineering trip in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, three Australian mates failed to acknowledge the obvious signs of avalanche risks around them and didn’t...
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14th February 2021
2min

'That’s miracle sort of stuff'

Story | Early on the morning of Friday 12 February 2021, word spread of an avalanche incident involving two climbers on Mt Earnslaw. This is their story.
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8th July 2020
6min

A Climber's Lucky Escape

Story | 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...
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5th July 2019
3min

Avalanche Safety Series: Equipment

Story | 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...
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5th July 2019
3min

Avalanche Safety Series: Forecast

Story | Before you head into the NZ backcountry you need to ensure you’ve read and understood the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) forecast for the region you’ll be visiting....
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5th July 2019
3min

Avalanche Safety Series: Training

Story | Before you head into backcountry avalanche terrain (outside any ski field boundary), you need to make sure you have the necessary skills and knowledge so you make it...
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