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1st December 2021
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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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29th November 2021
2min

Award-winning Tramping Safety Videos Return For Summer

Media Release | This summer, walkers and trampers across Aotearoa will be inspired to get out and explore with the release of seven new walk-through style videos covering some of...
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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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19th November 2021
2min

It's easy to Get Outdoors

Story | If there is ever an excuse to get outdoors, it’s the annual NZ Get Outdoors Week. Although, here at the NZ Mountain Safety Council, we never need an excuse to...
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3rd November 2021
2min

Tramping tragedy sparks safety reminder

Media Release | The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) extends its condolences to the friends and family of Rebecca Woolley who sadly died while  tramping on Mt Aitken Track in...
Thumbnail of People planning with Plan My Walk at home point at map Caleb Smith
29th October 2021
2min

Give yourself more than one shot

Story | The variable spring weather has settled down a bit and it’s time to get into it. Everything is on the move during this time of year from animals,...
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27th October 2021
3min

McCaws Back World-First App to Help Outdoor Safety

Media Release | As Aotearoa gears up for another summer of domestic-focused travel, a new trip planning app for walkers and trampers has launched, aiming to help adventurous Kiwis make it...
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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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13th October 2021
3min

Plan My Walk app updates spring 2021

Story | We are excited to announce a major Plan My Walk app update is here! The website version of Plan My Walk has already been updated - you can see...
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