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24th November 2020
2min

Have you tried The Mount Taranaki Summit Route?

One of the most challenging tracks in the Egmont National Park, the summit route takes you high above the clouds for a truly breath-taking view. The Taranaki Summit Route climbs...
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23rd November 2020
3min

Outdoor safety messaging accolades goes to MSC

Safety messaging isn’t always sexy, but our small team here at the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) has proven it can be done having recently wrapped up a busy awards month....
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23rd November 2020
2min

Have you tried The Tongariro Alpine Crossing?

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the most incredible day walks in the world. Although beautiful, it can be dangerous if you are not fully prepared to enter an...
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20th November 2020
2min

What can be learned from a climbing tragedy?

The unfortunate deaths of Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand in Fiordland. Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand were youthful, energetic and experienced climbers who tragically died while doing the sport they...
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20th November 2020
3min

A new safety code for land-based outdoor recreation

The New Zealand summer is fast approaching and it’s said to be one of the busiest summers in the outdoors, even with borders closed to international travellers.
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9th November 2020
2min

Get out and be active in the South Island

New Zealand’s Get Outdoors Week starts this weekend, so the Mountain Safety Council staff have chosen their top 10 South Island locations for you to get inspired to get out...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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