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Thumbnail of CREDIT Ruari Macfarlane MSC Fox Peak avalanche

13th August 2024

4 min

Avalanche “Close Calls” a Timely Reminder

Media release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is reminding skiers and snowboarders to adopt backcountry precautions when leaving a patrolled ski area, following recent avalanches.

28th November 2023

4 min

Spring Skiing Avalanche on Cascade Saddle

Story | A skier who triggered a spring avalanche shares his personal account with the NZ Mountain Safety Council in the hope others will learn from their experience.

22nd September 2023

3 min

New Avalanche Safety Video Series Launched

Media Release | 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...

19th September 2023

1 min

Be Mindful of Valley Floor Avalanches This Spring

Story | Heavy rainfall has already soaked the snowpack, and will continue to, and we anticipate several large avalanche cycles through this period.

15th September 2023

2min

Heuristics and Avalanche Safety

Story | 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...

23rd August 2023

1min

Avalanche a Serious Reminder for Backcountry Users

Story | Yesterday, New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) forecasters witnessed a very large size 5 avalanche up the Murchison Valley in Aoraki/Mt Cook National park.

5th August 2023

2 min

"That’s All It Took, One Wrong Step"

Story | "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...

13th July 2023

4min

Rescued Ice Climbers Admit Pushing Limits Too Far

Story | 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....

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7th July 2023

2min

Southern Lakes Avalanche Danger ‘Spooky’

Media Release | A series of human-triggered avalanches in the Southern Lakes area has NZ Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) forecasters reminding backcountry users not to underestimate the ‘spooky’ snowpack conditions.

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