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22nd October 2020

2min

A good plan, a good Labour weekend

A recent increase in Kiwis’ interest for the outdoors has the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) encouraging a well-planned Labour weekend as summer tramping and outdoor exploring kickstarts.

21st October 2020

2min

Get inspired for a Labour weekend adventure

If you’re after some last-minute inspiration to get you into the outdoors this Labour Weekend, the Mountain Safety Council has got you covered.

16th October 2020

3min

Prep is key for father and son’s epic adventure

After completing New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail, father-son duo Dave and Baxter Murray give the Mountain Safety Council an insight into their five-month 3000km adventure walking the length of the...

13th October 2020

2min

Positive response to outdoor safety videos trigger new series

This summer the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) will again be filming at some of the country’s most popular outdoor tramping spots. MSC is producing seven new track specific tramping...

9th October 2020

2min

Family spring tramping is a great way to enjoy NZ

Increasingly mild temperatures, longer daylight hours and the warmth of sunshine makes for the perfect spring combination, plus it’s a great time to stretch those winter calf muscles before summer....

6th October 2020

4min

Kiwi’s daring Antarctica dream

For even an extreme adventurist with decades of experience, a 55-day kite surfing, climbing and bitterly cold trip across Antarctica can teach even the best a few lessons. The Mountain...

29th September 2020

3min

Tramping party make life-saving decision

Sometimes it is just not worth the risk, Steve Healy says after his tramping group made the sensible decision to abandon an unsafe river crossing in the Remutaka Forest Park...

8th July 2020

6min

A Climber's Lucky Escape

On 14 June 2020 two climbers were caught in an avalanche on the south face of Mt Alma in the Two Thumbs Range, Canterbury. Thankfully, both survived to share their...

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17th March 2020

4min

Good Mates, Good Hunting

80% of mis-identified target hunting incidents were from the same hunting party. By making a plan and smart decisions in the bush, you and your mates can help reduce the...

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