New Zealand’s Get Outdoors Week starts this weekend, so the Mountain Safety Council staff have chosen their top 10 North Island locations for you to get inspired to get out...
MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris gives us a breakdown on how to get the most from MetService.com along with his top tips on how to be weather savvy ahead of an outdoor adventure.
Last year 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 reverting to...
Starting a new activity can often feel like a daunting prospect, especially when that activity requires venturing into the hills away from the familiarity of urban life.
With the final destination in sight it can be easy to just push on, but Lena Blesin says it was the “right decision” not to attempt to cross the “strong...
For Wellington trail runner Tracey Prince-Puketapu, carrying some basic emergency gear is a “no brainer” when she is out on the trails.
An interactive tool is now on offer in selected Macpac and Bivouac Outdoor stores to offer shoppers extra support when it comes to packing and planning for their next outdoor...
Stop and take your pack off, drink some water, eat a snack, think about what you see and have a chat with your group. These are all basic steps everyone...
As winter turns into spring, our Alpine Advisor Tom Harris reflects on the “strange” winter that was and what he got up to out on the beat.