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children walking along path towards Kime Hut
22nd October 2026
3 min

Be Prepared for All Conditions This Labour Weekend

Media Release | MSC is reminding outdoor adventurers to plan for changeable weather to ensure they stay safe this Labour Weekend.
Thumbnail of Aoraki Mount Cook Loic Lassueur
20th October 2026

'Deeply Talented' Guide Killed in Avalanche on Mount Dixon

MSC and the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) are responding to the tragic death of mountain guide and Remarkables ski patroller Troy Forsyth.
Thumbnail of Aoraki Mt Cook.CREDIT Nathan Watson
19th October 2026
3 min

Caution Urged After Fatal Avalanche in Aoraki/Mount Cook

Media Release | MSC is urging caution for backcountry adventurers after an avalanche fatality in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park on Sunday (18 October).
Thumbnail of Assessing river Otaki CREDIT NZMSC
1st October 2026
3 min

Real-World Incidents Highlight Importance of River Safety

Media Release | This River Safety Month, we're sharing real-world stories to show the importance of river crossing skills when heading into the outdoors.
Thumbnail of Roberts Point Track Bridge CREDIT NZMSC
1st September 2026

New Safety Video for Popular Franz Josef Day Hike

Media Release | Following ongoing rescues, MSC in partnership with DOC has released a safety video for Roberts Point Track, a popular Franz Josef day hike.
Thumbnail of Backcountry skiers CREDIT Bianca Bratton
27th August 2026

Avalanche Warning Follows South Island Storm

Media Release | Following a significant storm in the South Island, MSC is warning of high avalanche danger and urging backcountry adventurers to to avoid avalanche terrain.
Thumbnail of Mount Aicken CREDIT Pixabay
12th August 2026
4 min

Coroner’s Findings Highlight Importance of Navigation Tools

Media Release | The coroner’s findings into the tragic death of Rebecca Woolley in Arthur’s Pass National Park highlights the importance of navigation tools, even for day walks.
Thumbnail of Kaufmann Glacier Landscape CREDIT @huntersmith nz
28th July 2026
3 min

Avalanches a Reminder to Stay Vigilant

Media Release | Following multiple avalanches in the South Island, MSC is urging anyone heading into the alpine to check the avalanche forecast before they go.
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