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9th November 2020

2min

Get out and be active in the North Island

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...

6th November 2020

3min

Want to understand NZ weather? Here is how

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.

5th November 2020

1min

NZAA Aoraki/Mt Cook Elevation Band Summer changes

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...

3rd November 2020

2min

Plenty to learn as a new tramper

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.

3rd November 2020

2min

Turning around can be the hardest decision to make

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...

3rd November 2020

2min

Carrying the essentials just in case

For Wellington trail runner Tracey Prince-Puketapu, carrying some basic emergency gear is a “no brainer” when she is out on the trails.

3rd November 2020

2min

Preparing for an outdoor adventure is now virtual fun

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...

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30th October 2020

2min

Do you really need to cross?

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...

28th October 2020

3min

The winter wrap-up 2020

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.

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