Wānaka, New Zealand 2026
The two-day conference is the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere and provides a unique opportunity for the alpine community to engage in a series of workshops and presentations that seek to extend their professional skills, knowledge and experience, and contribute to a safer alpine community.
About SHAC
Occurring every second year, SHAC attracts approximately 150 industry professionals, including ski industry snow safety practitioners, commercial alpine organisations, heli-skiing, mountaineering and guiding companies, search and rescue personnel, safety auditors, managers, and key industry influencers.
SHAC has three broad objectives:
- To provide a platform for people working in alpine snow environments to share ideas, network and enhance their knowledge and practical skills
- To build strong partnerships that connect our alpine community together, and
- To generate opportunities to develop future strategies and collaborations that help more people stay safe in the outdoors.