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19th April 2022
3min

Making magic with Macpac | BTS of filming

Story | We take a behind the scenes look at the production of our latest how-to video series with Macpac. These short videos are aimed at beginner trampers to help...
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21st December 2021
2min

The NZ Mountain Safety Council’s summer media guide 

Media Guide | Looking for pre-written content for the summer break, that also encourages safety outdoors?
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1st December 2021
1min

MSC Research | Avalanche Safety Behaviour Survey

Research Survey | Attitudes and behaviours of the NZ mountaineering community in relation to avalanche safety
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29th November 2021
2min

Award-winning Tramping Safety Videos Return For Summer

Media Release | This summer, walkers and trampers across Aotearoa will be inspired to get out and explore with the release of seven new walk-through style videos covering some of...
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19th November 2021
2min

NZAA Aoraki/Mt Cook Elevation Band Summer Changes

Story | In 2019 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...
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27th October 2021
3min

McCaws Back World-First App to Help Outdoor Safety

Media Release | As Aotearoa gears up for another summer of domestic-focused travel, a new trip planning app for walkers and trampers has launched, aiming to help adventurous Kiwis make it...
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26th October 2021
2min

User backcountry photos improve safety information

Media Release | A community data sharing initiative that encourages the public to submit avalanche sightings from New Zealand’s backcountry is proving to be highly successful.
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13th October 2021
3min

Plan My Walk app updates spring 2021

Story | We are excited to announce a major Plan My Walk app update is here! The website version of Plan My Walk has already been updated - you can see...
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