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15th September 2024

4 min

Stay on Top of Your Game for Spring Hunts

Spring is in the air, with longer days and warmer temperatures. But don’t be fooled. Not only is the weather unreliable, spring hits differently in the mountains. Planning is key...

Thumbnail of Kime Hut, Tararua Ranges, Caleb Smith

26th July 2024

3 min

Enjoy Alpine Hunting This Winter – and Make it Home Safe

Story | NZ Mountain Safety Council has safety advice that will make your winter alpine hunting trip memorable for all the right reasons.

15th January 2024

2 min

Hunting Fitness: An Honest Conversation with Yourself

Story | Self-reflection is a helpful way to realistically approach being physically ready for your hunting trips. As Josh Murray preps for this year’s Roar, he asks the question: “picture...

19th December 2023

4 min

All Part of the Plan

Story | Planning a hunt during the summer months offers endless opportunities thanks to longer daylight hours and warmer weather. These hunts might be tahr or chamois missions, scouting routes...

13th November 2023

2mins

Coroner Rules the Death of Experienced Hunter Due to Fall

Media Release | Complacency in Aotearoa’s outdoors is a common mistake that can be made by even the most experienced trampers and hunters, says the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC)....

Thumbnail of Garth Haylock Goats on the Hill

26th September 2023

3 min

Getting Up for the Goat Comp?

Story | Getting out after goats is just like any hunt in that a little preparation can go a long way towards success. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has a...

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.

8th June 2023

5min

Roar 2023 Adventure: Lessons Learned in the Wild

Story | Guest blogger Cam Forlong shares his Roar 2023 trip report highlighting how important campsite selection and carrying communications devices are for a long trip into Aotearoa’s wilderness.

29th May 2023

4min

Roar 2023 Wrap-Up: Safety First, Success Second

Story | From the depths of Fiordland to the bush of the Ruahine Ranges, the Roar 2023 has been a successful season for most. We at the NZ Mountain Safety...

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