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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...
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13th September 2024
3 min

Caution Urged Following Increased Avalanche Danger

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is encouraging backcountry snow enthusiasts to stay informed and stay safe this weekend, with increased avalanche danger in many parts of the...
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.
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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...
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19th September 2023
1 min

Be Mindful of Valley Floor Avalanches This Spring

Story | Heavy rainfall has already soaked the snowpack, and will continue to, and we anticipate several large avalanche cycles through this period.
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23rd August 2023
1min

Avalanche a Serious Reminder for Backcountry Users

Story | Yesterday, New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) forecasters witnessed a very large size 5 avalanche up the Murchison Valley in Aoraki/Mt Cook National park.
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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...
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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 Skier | Loic Lassueur
8th June 2018
4min

Pre-Winter Backcountry Checklist

Story | 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...