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15th December 2021
3min

Trampers reminded to consider the impacts of Aotearoa’s wild weather

Media Release | Aotearoa's fast changing weather and the impact it has on trampers safety must be well understood before setting off, a coroner and the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) say.  
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8th December 2021
2min

Go as a Group, Stay as a Group

Media Release | Separating from a tramping party is one of the main causes of search and rescues in New Zealand’s hills and a coroner’s report, released today, encourages against...
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2nd December 2021
3min

Summer Stays to Get Away: Hooker Hut

Story | If you are thinking about embarking on your first overnight journey with your family, then the Hooker Hut is an absolute must do.
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1st December 2021
1min

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...
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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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