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Thumbnail of West Coast River with boulders | Richard Wells
26th June 2023
2min

Coroner Endorses Safety Advice After Trampers Drown

Media Release | The coroner’s findings into the death of two university students in the Makarora River in 2020 highlight the dangers of river crossings while tramping in Aotearoa. The...
Thumbnail of Brewster Track | Tom Harris
15th June 2023
2min

Coroner Backs Safety Advice For Solo Tramper's Death

Media Release | A coroner's findings into the death of a British tramper in the Mt Aspiring National Park in 2020 provides important safety lessons for those tramping solo in...
Thumbnail of Cam Forlong Roar 2023
8th June 2023
5min

Roar 2023 Adventure: Lessons Learned in the Wild

Story | Guest blogger Cam Forlong shares his Roar 2023 trip report highlighting how important campsite selection and carrying communications devices are for a long trip into Aotearoa’s wilderness. 
Thumbnail of Public Observation | May 13
2nd June 2023
2min

Caution advised as early season snowfall increases avalanche risk

Media Release | Snow enthusiasts keen to kick off winter backcountry adventures this long weekend are asked to monitor the avalanche advisory and weather forecasts very closely as a weather...