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Thumbnail of Southern Alps, Loic Lassueuer
26th August 2021
2min

Backcountry Remains Closed, No Avalanche Forecasting

Story | Earlier this month, the biggest winter storm of the season brought a much needed, and long anticipated, top up of new snow. This was followed by clear skies,...
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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 Kime Hut, Tararua Ranges, Caleb Smith
12th August 2021
3 min

Recommendations to Benefit Tararua Ranges Trampers

Media Release | A new report has made recommendations to reduce tramping safety incidents in the Lower North Island’s Tararua Forest Park.
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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1st July 2021
2 min

Coroner’s report prompts river safety reminder  

Media Release | The release of the coroner’s findings into a Hawke’s Bay river crossing tragedy is a timely reminder for trampers to refresh their knowledge on how to identify an unsafe river, says NZ Mountain Safety...
Thumbnail of Taranaki Maunga, Tom Harris
7th May 2021
7 min

Is Taranaki Maunga a safe mountain to climb?

Media Release | MSC is often asked just how deadly Taranaki& Maunga is and why. In recent years, MSC has conducted detailed analysis of safety incidents on the mountain and...
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27th April 2021
2min

Positive Changes Thanks to Smart Safety Campaign

Media Release | Over the last four years MSC has run a firearms safety campaign each duck shooting season targeting the opening weekend of the much-anticipated season.
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2nd February 2021
2min

Waitangi Weekend: Thanks for a safe summer

Media Release | A big thank you to NZers for being safety conscious this summer. The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is thanking New Zealanders for being extra safety smart...
Thumbnail of Packhorse Hut, Canterbury | Nathan Watson
22nd October 2020
2min

A good plan, a good Labour weekend

Media Release | A recent increase in Kiwis’ interest for the outdoors has the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) encouraging a well-planned Labour weekend as summer tramping and outdoor exploring...
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