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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.
A river running through a dense gorge
22nd October 2026
3 min

When Commitment Overrides River Red Flags

Story | Commitment to the end goal was almost the undoing for a group of experienced trampers tackling a notoriously difficult route in Arthur’s Pass.
Thumbnail of River crossing CREDIT Daniel Lastovicka
20th October 2026
4 min

Knowing When Not to Cross a River: A Hunter’s Tale

Story | Hunter Daniel Lastovicka explains how knowing the signs of an unsafe river led to the best decision he has ever made in the hills.
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).
View of tramper hiking up a valley beside the West Branch of the Sabine River
15th October 2026
4 min

Five Rugged Routes That Put River Safety Skills to the Test

Story | MSC’s Plan My Walk Content Advisor Anna Thomson shares five adventurous trips where river safety skills are essential.
Thumbnail of Andy Thompson
5th October 2026
3 min

Familiarity Trap Leads Hunters to Risky River Crossing

Story | Andy was on a hunting trip in North Canterbury with his good friend and long-time hunting companion when complacency caught them out at a river crossing.
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.
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