The new series encourages more conversation and sharing of avalanche experiences, especially amongst the mountaineering community, as part of the continued efforts to prevent avalanches fatalities in New Zealand.
Heavy rainfall has already soaked the snowpack, and will continue to, and we anticipate several large avalanche cycles through this period.
A lot of the time heuristics can be beneficial, but in a dynamic and unforgiving environment like the alpine backcountry, making decisions using these mental shortcuts can lead to disaster...
Yesterday, New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) forecasters witnessed a very large size 5 avalanche up the Murchison Valley in Aoraki/Mt Cook National park.
"However, it’s doesn't matter the result of any test, you just have to be so careful - anything can happen,” says Joe O’Connor as he recalls being swept up in...
The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) caught up with Jake about their day leading to the rescue – what happened, and what he would’ve done differently looking back.
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 system could bring...
Those hoping to enjoy some spring backcountry adventures this week are urged by the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) to wait for settled conditions.
As the longer days and warmer temperatures kick in, it’s a reminder to outdoor enthusiasts that spring doesn’t mean the end of avalanche season.